the Face of Everyman regretted that he hadn’t given that nice Calendar Watch to young Darcy for graduation. Here he was in broad daylight foraging around the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa well past his bedtime. It was only 4 books of S&H Green Stamps™ down at the village store and his dear Mom had left him scads of full books when she passed.
Fiesta Cubano!
Raoul has opened his new food truck, Fiesta Cubano! Seen above Raoul is serving his signature Cuban sandwich to the Face of Everyman. The management of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa was seeking greater diversity in experiences offered to the guests; a bratwurst wagon was in the works. The venerable sage has chosen as sides, Saw Grass Slaw and Bermuda Fries.
Tipping Point
The Ungrateful Five once part of much larger flock; now reduced to the parents, two siblings and a maiden aunt. They had been added to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa endangered species list. the Face of Everyman wept when he realized their plight. Was it wrong for the kindly ol’ pensioner to add them to his daily rations and largesse? Had they lost their edge to remain free to forage? Had they reached a population tipping point, or was it all in the natural order of things?
Debate
All ten candidates were prepared to take their places. The Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa was the ideal venue for the debate. the Face of Everyman had agreed to be the Moderator. All bets were off for a second round. Maybe a clear front runner would be seen tonight.
Poker Face
Father Robin agreed to dedicate the new opening for the Spring of Eternal Giving but he wasn’t happy about it. the Face of Everyman had called him away from a poker tournament at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa Casino and he had been winning. The resentment would show all week on his otherwise poker face.
Open Mike Mondays
Every Fourth Monday of the month was Soap Box Orator’s Day at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. Residents and visitors alike could speak on any subject. Seen above is Alcibiades speaking out against the teachings of Quantum Mechanics and in particular wave-particle duality. the Face of Everyman could only roll his eyes at such an arcane subject.
Ishihara Test
Everyone who can spot the week old fawn in this grainy surveillance image can give themselves a Gold Star. Dr. Ishihara himself would have used such a deceptive device in his landmark colorblind tests. When the Security Forces of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa realized that it was only Mom and Bambi passing through to rest in deep cover they withdrew and went to lunch. the Face of Everyman was so busy counting Casino receipts that he missed the whole episode.
Ear Marks
They were assembled for a special vote to amend the constitution of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. As the proposed changes were read Ear Marks kept appearing. In the end, each duly elected member voted “Here” and as usual nothing was accomplished. the Face of Everyman slept through most of the proceedings.
Hypnotic Trance
Webster had been making the rounds, looking for the most suitable nesting sites in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. Actually for nests females were constructing. Several attractive ladies had given him a welcoming smile and looked eager to begin a family. He tried to learn more from the Face of Everyman but the venerable sage seemed in a hypnotic state and was unresponsive.
Symbiosis
Over the years there has developed a strange symbiosis between some creatures of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. When it is garbage pick-up day in the village Raccoons will knock over garbage cans and tear apart bags, eating some before moving on. But not before strewing the trove for the Crows. Seen above is Au Revoir sharing the bounty with the Face of Everyman. Soggy, stale cheese flavored crackers are a favorite.
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