Mayhem

The Three Delinquents were back for another night of mayhem in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.  Their frolicking knocked the Face of Everyman into the deepest depths.  When the EMTs revived the venerable sage he sputtered and vowed to seek revenge; somehow. IMG_0509 (2)

Tula’

Each morning the Lady of the Manor would descend the hill and tour the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.  She came armed with a spiritual rod decorated with symbols to ward off attacks from Coyotes and to protect her cat Tula’.  the Face of Everyman gave her a verbal report of security intrusions during past 24 hours.  As usual he had slept soundly thru the night and based his report on a quick review of infrared images.  The cat made no comment.IMG_0119 (2)

Dollar Slots

The Shapeshifters were back.  They rarely stayed long at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa but their presence was a force of pure evil.  the Face of Everyman tried to be cordial but he knew that they could see thru his facade.  Two drinks at the bar and a pull on the dollar slots and they were gone.  Seemingly they took nothing of value.IMG_0331 (2).JPG

Bait Shop

the Face of Everyman charged a modest fee as a business consultant.  Charley was torn between going south for the winter with four or more months of glorious sunshine or staying here and keeping the Bait Shop open renting Rods, Reels and DVDs.  Two good Salmon runs and it would be worth the months of cold dreary weather experienced by those who remained at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.  The venerable sage considered all options and suggested Charley go south.  Everyman would store the DVDs in his Man Cave.IMG_0137 (2)

Mantra

the Face of Everyman never felt so vulnerable as when Terwilliger delivered his weekly diatribe on the poor quality and variety of food at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.  It usually began over peanut butter and suet.  Week old suet blocks should be disposed of as well as any peanut butter not consumed.  ” T ” went on about the dearth of bugs and spiders.  Slowly the venerable sage spoke the mantra used in his Tibetan Mind Control Exercises.  He retreated into a deep, almost lifeless, slumber until it was safe to surface.  Usually about the cocktail hour.IMG_0154

Morris Dancers

the Face of Everyman wasn’t sure if had ever heard of Morris Dancers so their request for a parade moved slowly thru the bureaucracy of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.  They had proposed a date in conflict with the LGBTQ parade.  Well, he knew where his loyalties lay.  “Resubmit next year.”  Was his clear response to the funny looking bird with Mother of Pearl buttons sewn all over his vest.  IMG_0169 (2)

Football

It was NFL Sunday and Rocky had his game face on.  It didn’t matter that no team wore black and white exclusively he just wanted to be part of the vast throng entering the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa sports arena.  the Face of Everyman was pleased.  Such a large turnout showed spirit and good receipts. IMG_0508 (2)

Cleopatra

the Face of Everyman was shooting the final scene in his epic biopic: Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile.  The camera was supposed to move to a close up of Cleopatra bathing.  Instead a crew member tripped and fell into the frame.  The star shrieked and the take was lost.  This film was so over budget that management at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa pulled the plug and ordered filming to end.  The venerable sage tried to assemble the disparate parts into something worth watching; but all continuity was lost.  He almost cried.IMG_0104A

Hallucinogen

After only half of a mushroom the Face of Everyman began seeing feathered Mermaids.  This gave the venerable sage pause and an ideal moment to reflect on his use of recreational mind altering spirits and drugs.  He needed to get clean.  He had a reputation to maintain.Mushroom