The allure of fresh water abalone was more than Barney could resist. the Face of Everyman tried to keep folks from poaching this tasty mollusk; but, to no avail. The mouth of the Spring of Eternal Giving at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa is the only known source. It was only recently that this ancient delicacy had been added to the UN Endangered Species List.
Self-assured
Leon had taken the job as night watchman at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa because it offered paid benefits. If he had known that some self important hunk of basalt would prattle on all night he would have taken the job as swamper at the Village Bar and Grill. Towards dawn the Face of Everyman usually drifted off to sleep; a self-assured smile on his face.
Aggression
Affectionately known as the Little Impaler Timothy often woke up on the wrong side of the bed. the Face of Everyman employed soothing words and song to calm this tormented youngster. The guests at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa seldom noticed the aggression he took out on the falling water.
Clarion Call
the Face of Everyman awoke to a revival type diatribe that the venerable sage hadn’t heard since the days of Billy Sunday. The few onlookers soon wandered away. Only when the speaker had the lowered his voice was it clear that he was against the new taxes being imposed on imported bird seed.
Wide Berth
Once again a wild predator had evaded the alarm sensors protecting the good folks at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. Lucy (AKA Panther) appears to be giving the Face of Everyman a wide berth to lessen any animus. She is a known felon. Even Interpol has began a dossier on her.
Rescue Dog
Although the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa was designated a sanctuary it was not yet prepared to host large mammals that had escaped from their loving and caring masters. Quarterly the Face of Everyman had submitted budget proposals to management for kennels and cat boxes; but, in return, received a brief note: “Don’t rock the boat.”
Impasse
Toqui wasn’t sure of the protocol in this situation. Did Robins have a greater right to enter the water first? Or did age and gender have a place in the decision? Sometimes the Face of Everyman pretended not to notice what went on in the lives of those who were guests at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. As a sort of polite stand off ensued the venerable sage attempted to review in his mind every newspaper column written by Miss Manners. Alas, no response to “Dear Gentle Reader” seemed to fit this stalemate.
Code 5150
Ever since Rocky was laid off as a cartoon cell animation artist time weighed heavily on his hands. His waking hours were spent foraging and streaming hospital dramas on TV. He easily relates to the brave surgeons who scrub their hands with great care before each difficult operation. He often asks the Face of Everyman when there might be a hospital built on the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. He is eager to start operating. The venerable sage thought of calling in a Code 5150; but his masked friend seemed harmless enough; at least at this stage.
Bull Running
Bernie had been on a TV Game Show and won a weeks stay at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. The peace and serenity of the vast resort was not a good fit for a hyper-active patron such as Bernie. On Monday the Face of Everyman contacted the producers and suggested that Hummingbirds, because of their unique nature, be eligible for more active vacation locations such as Demolition Derby Camp or Bull Running Fiestas.
Eggnog
The Holiday season of Good Cheer seemed everywhere in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa; so much so that the Face of Everyman lost track of how much Eggnog he was serving his guests. He was dismayed to see that little Elvis had been licking the swizzle sticks. Even that small amount was more than a youngster’s stomach could handle. The venerable sage asked his Mom to take him home while he could still walk.
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