Dirty Politics
How do you know if it’s dirty politics?
Tag: Conversation
Conversations
Should We Include a Knife?
“I count a total of 23 cakes. Why so many?”
“I followed the recipe and it makes a lot of cakes.”
“You must be insane. Who’s going to eat all of them?”
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At Work
A Conversation “I’ve lost my cereal bowl. I had it Friday.” “Did you look in the refrigerator?” “You nailed it. I didn’t finish my soup.” “Those new extensions?” “Maybe.” “I don’t understand why you change color or length every week.” “It makes me more interesting.” “The water cooler took three minutes to give me hot water.” “It’s not sucking.” “Yeah, that’s what I meant.” “No. It’s not getting any air, so the water isn’t coming…
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Plan for World Domination
A Conversation “That’s interesting.” “What is?” “This video on stem cells.” “How so?” “It says we can convert fat cells into stem cells and rebuild our bodies.” “Figures.” “You sound like you already knew this.” “No. But it all makes sense now.” [bctt tweet=”The plan for world domination. It all started in the 50s with Americans eating too much.”] “How so?” “The plan for world domination. It all started in the 50s with Americans eating…
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An Obvious Secret
A Conversation “She really doesn’t know?” “I haven’t had time to tell her.” “Don’t you think she’d like to know?” “It’s not like I’m keeping a secret. I need to time it right.” “I would think the moment you’re gone she’ll know something’s up.” “I doubt she’ll even care.” “Is it possible you’ve already let her know?” “I don’t think so.” “Maybe, the wedding ring has given it away.” “This thing? Well, yeah, maybe.” Other…
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Buddy, The Rottweiler, and Charlie, the Dachshund, Find a Snack
A Conversation “It’s really only a matter of time before they take that away.” “Nah, they don’t even see me.” “They seem to know when you’re into something you’re not supposed to be in.” “It’s the silence. Go make some noise. Scratch your crotch or something.” “It doesn’t itch.” “Don’t just stand there watching me. Go somewhere else.” “I can’t. It’s so fascinating.” “In what way?” “How you can get that whole thing in your…
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A Salesman at the Outdoor Expo on the Virtues of Maple Syrup
A Conversation “You should live in Vermont.” “Why would I want to do that?” “Vermont is a nice place for wildness.” “Nine months of snow, two months of mosquitoes, and only two tolerant months.” “There’s all the maple syrup you can eat.” “I don’t even like pancakes.” “Maybe you should try a stack with some real maple syrup.” “You know what I do with my maple syrup now?” “No.” “I buy a bottle every three years…
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The Cure for Back Pain
A Conversation “I’m just going to take a quick walk to stretch my back.” “Does your chair tighten you up too?” “Something awful.” “I heard a rumor we might get new chairs.” “I heard it too.” “Either they give us new chairs or they supply us with an unlimited supply of Ibuprofen.” “Honestly, either option couldn’t hurt.” Other Writings You May Like Pantser Plotter Finding the Character’s Pain A Cure for Diabetes Buddy, The Rottweiler, and…
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What Do I Need to Do to Get Some Respect?
A Conversation “I just don’t feel motivated or respected.” “You hate your job?” “Just the people. Nobody sees my contribution.” “So you’re looking for a reward?” “I would like to be respected and given a little credit.” “For showing up?” “For making this place work despite the lack of respect.” “You received a paycheck this week?” “Yes.” “I think they must like you.” Other Writings You May Like March 31, 2017 Scribble That’s a Wrap March…
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The Endocrine System
A Conversation “Are you drinking enough water?” “I think so.” “It’s getting hotter and you need to be hydrated.” “I went to the bathroom three times tonight.” “You’re diabetic. That’s a sure sign.” “I don’t suppose four glasses of water had anything to do with it.” Other Writings You May Like What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate March 7, 2017 Scribble What Do I Need to Do to Get Some Respect? The Cure…