“Well it’s been a quiet week in . . .” the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. So much so that the Face of Everyman thought he’d put a scare into Johnny Dark Eyes. “Boo!” said the venerable sage. Poor Johnny, he leaped up so fast that his head almost got caught in the outfall of the Spring of Eternal Giving. Next on E’s list was lunch, the ancient one glanced at his watch. Drat! Another hour to go. Boredom returned quickly and as a miasma settled in.
Singer Waiter
the Face of Everyman interviewed applicants for Singing Waitperson for the holiday season at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. Johnny Dark Eyes vowed that he knew Christmas Carols, Auld Lang Syne and of course, Happy Birthday. He needed this job. He reported to his parole officer next week. When asked to sing “Jingle Bells” or “White Christmas” Johnny choked. Nothing came out, but a squawk. He signed on as Swing Shift Dishwasher and Scullery attendant. “God, Rest ye merry gentleman . . .” 
Elections
With the outcome of the elections all but decided, Johnny Dark Eyes felt safe in returning to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. He consulted with the Face of Everyman as to the collateral damage sustained by any of his nefarious sources of income. Seems that the new mayor was going to clean up every one of his back alley dice games. Well, Johnny would just have to expand his popular Dinner Cruise Casino flotilla.
Prank
Once again the venerable sage had been spun around and around by Thugs at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. They were, most likely, misguided Raccoons honing their skills for Halloween mischief. Seen above are Newberry and his cousin Johnny Dark Eyes who vowed to remain with the Face of Everyman until the crane arrived to relocate the colossus.
Rumors
Johnny Dark Eyes was keeping a low profile hereabouts the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. He was hoping that the Face of Everyman would vouch for him and help squelch old rumors about his using campaign funds for trips to Bird World with his secretary. It would be nice to run for office again, free from embarrassing baggage.
Improvisational Dance
The dance studio at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa performed for the public on Sunday afternoons. Seen above is Johnny Dark Eyes performing a few improvisational dance steps to the delight of luncheon crowd. the Face of Everyman was proud that “JDE” was such an apt pupil.
Par vs Pro
Johnny Dark Eyes could never remember if he was on Parole or Probation. Once a month an officer would meet him for lunch at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. While picking thru the sumptuous buffet offerings, the usual questions were asked and the usual answers given. Often the civil servant picked up the tab. Not wishing to be complicit, the Face of Everyman tried to ignore Johnny’s incredulous responses.
Eclipse
Johnny Dark Eyes usually did the closing act at a Casino in Vegas. So when he was booked into the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa his popular style of humor was well received by the early birds and night owls. His agent was supposed to tell him about the eclipse of the super moon. Just as he had his crowd warmed up he went into his monologue. About the second laugh-getter, a strange darkness fell. The disappointed crowd found their way home by flash light. the Face of Everyman hoped that they were all returned.
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