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.
Hi-tech
New hi-tech facial recognition equipment at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa has failed the first test. It allowed an English Starling to go undetected as it swooped in with a “round” of Robins. the Face of Everyman regarded this bird a nuisance and set his mind to arriving at a remedy; if there was one.
Cigarette
Few New Year’s Resolutions last very long, even at the magical Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. In her first words after she got off of the bus Elizabeth asked, “Either of you handsome young men got a cigarette?” the Face of Everyman could feel his cough reflex start to kick in. His voice would be horse by sundown.
Siding Salesman
Robby had been to the presentation at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. There he had learned from the presenters that he was a natural for entry into the world of Aluminum Siding sales. For a small fee he would be given the territory that encompassed the imaginary zip code of the FBR&S. With his work ethic Robby knew that his fortune was assured. the Face of Everyman tried to get his attention before the money changed hands. Alas . . .
Online Dating
Elizabeth was hurt and angry. She had put herself out there on eAvian dot Com. Now that they were meeting face to face at the exclusive Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa it all seemed so wrong. What had she been thinking; he wasn’t even her type. the Face of Everyman kept his own counsel.
Earl
Grainy security camera footage showed that Earl had returned to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. His Mom had named him Early Bird but it came with too much expectation so he shortened his name to just plain Earl. the Face of Everyman noted that his arrival coincided with the beginning of Winter. Yikes! Everyman’s toes were already numb.
Head First
Fortunately for Nicklename the 10 meter high board had been removed and placed in storage. Posted signs warned guests of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa, not to dive into the shallow waters. The venerable sage marveled at such insensate behavior.
Fall Rains
Heavy Fall rains brought the Robins back to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa to forage for the succulent worms that perhaps could be found only in this remote region of the Pacific flyway. the Face of Everyman resumed his export mail order business shipping up to six crates a week of his signature brand Olympic Select Worms to Koi farms in the orient where they were the preferred dietary supplement.
Conduit
Communications were difficult between birds of different species. the Face of Everyman tried to help whenever possible. Skylar asked where one might find the best place to forage for beetles in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. Red Robin responded by saying where the best worms could be found. E liked to think of himself as a conduit thru which the little people could make themselves understood. He answered each question with, he thought, helpful information.
Amber Alert
The Amber Alert had startled everybody. Thruout the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa phones rang, klaxons blared. In the end, the Face of Everyman pieced together the whole story: Dad had removed the training wheels from lil’ Rodney‘s new bike. The fledgling Robin took a spill and fell into a bed of thick ferns. He could neither be seen nor heard for sometime. At last the sheriff’s posse reunited the frantic parents with their only heir. Mom insisted that the bike be sold on eBay that night.
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