Marriage Broker

the Face of Everyman wasn’t sure he could broker a marriage this late in the season; but his client was despairing of leaving this vale of tears without ever knowing marital bless.  The Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa had shuttered the Wedding Garden leaving only the Elvis Chapel equipped for impromptu ceremonies.  Carlisle was more than willing to sign a 30 day short form brokerage agreement with the price left blank for the moment.  The venerable sage knew it was time to put the emergency phone-tree into action.  He seldom let any fee slip through grasp.

Swiss Clinic

Few locals were aware of a clandestine Swiss Clinic operating at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.  Celebrities who needed assurances of total anonymity and absolute privacy came here to be treated under the watchful eyes of the Face of Everyman.  Seen above on carefully redacted security footage is the latest patient to seek help.  Formally a popular child star in films with a bright future this guest sought help to correct a cruel inherited defect, the dreaded and unsightly Habsburg pedicle.  He left, confident that he could start shooting on the new script within weeks.

Baden-Baden

the Face of Everyman deliberately set aside Friday afternoons for walk in auditions on the theory that only dedicated young talent would show.   Seen above, an unknown but accomplished ballerina tries out for a part in the upcoming winters performance of Swan Lake.  The Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa was creating new buzz amongst the crowd that usually spent high season at Baden-Baden.

Fishing

Rocky enjoyed fishing.  He was naive when it came to believing others that the golden Koi were yet to be found in the waters of the Foggy Bottom Resort and Spa.  By the dim light of the waning crescent moon he groped deeper into the murky depths, hoping to not awaken the Face of Everyman.  He could be a real grouch …

Deception

Madge kept a watchful eye out for prospective hosts who would give her eggs a good home and proper rearing.  The Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa was an ideal location for such encounters.  She honestly tried to be fair about imposing her eggs and brood on unsuspecting young Moms of other breeds whose instincts told them that any egg in their nest was to become a hatchling to be loved.  the Face of Everyman tried to adopt a broader and more worldly view of such unconscionable deception.

Tail

Security forces cordoned off the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa to prevent unauthorized photos of Tula’ the cat, from being used to confirm or deny the ugly rumor that her visit to a private clinic last week was for the purpose of having her tail straightened.   In the end it was all for naught.  A small boy, a guest perhaps, slipped through the net and took the above photo on a Brownie Box camera purchased on eBay.  the Face of Everyman, caught unawares, wished that he had had time to pose.  After all, his face was truly his fortune.

Nude Bathing

It was their first visit to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.  Abigail and Lucretia had met Online.  They were in their experimental and rebellious phase of youth.  Confused they turned the venerable sage, the Face of Everyman, for an explanation of the newly posted sign:  Nude bathing permitted after sun down.  Defiance was called for.

Greetings

Wonder of wonders.  It was a singing telegram.  Birthday greetings for the Face of Everyman.   The young Western Union delivery chap sung his heart out despite the difficult aboriginal dialect.  It was from an old admirer Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches).  It seems that the delightful lady had come to rest somewhere far to the South to care for The First People.  E was pleased that she had remembered his natal era after all these eons.  He asked that the lad stop by the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa on his way South to carry his response.    Link leads offsite:  http://www.lensjoy.com/gallery/20.htm

Vigil

A small group of well wishers gathered at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.  Concerns over the health and well being of Tula the manor house cat foremost on their minds.  the Face of Everyman requested that flowers and Teddy bears be placed near the Cabana huts to avoid plugging the pumps.  It was acceptable to float small candles on the water.  In the distance, held at bay by Security forces, a handful of Paparazzi clamored for Tula to appear and prove to all that her tail had not been straightened during her visit to the private clinic. .

Oliver

Little Oliver had aged-out of the orphanage.  He had been taught basic life skills and was expected to adjust well to his new life.  When he asked the Face of Everyman if he were his benefactor, Mr. Robespierre, shuddered and tried to think  how he could steer this young fledgling away from the life of crime and chicanery offered by Mr. R.  No suitable solution presented itself.  Everyman, for the moment, was flummoxed.