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A. L. Becker
Member

since 2002-09-06

Posts 167
San Francisco, California

0 posted 2002-09-11 01:22 AM

My Damn Ingenuity

I used to temp in a large law office
     While there I noticed that
A lot of time was spent
     And wasted by employees
Walking around the office
     From desk to copier
Coffee maker to supply room
     Water cooler to bathroom or
Soda machine or faxer
     So I invented a device
So that such time could be made useful
     Consisting of a tin strap
Worn as a headband and two
     Sturdy metal alligator clamps
Attached by hinged arms
     Designed to hold a paperback
Or sheaf of papers suspended
     In front of one's eyes and read
While walking to and fro
     Around the office
I tested the contraption
     And aside from a few mishaps
Wherein I walked into walls
     Or knocked over an object or two
Or three, It worked perfectly
     However, to my surprise,
No one wanted to buy my invention
     And so I continued to work there
Until subsequently, I was let go
     For reasons unrelated to my ingenuity
And instead of becoming a rich entrepreneur
     I ended up in grad school.
Annika:-

"Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?'
Let us go and make our visit."
-Eliot

[This message has been edited by A. L. Becker (09-11-2002 01:33 AM).]

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

1 posted 2002-09-11 04:30 AM

I saw this title....

and Oh but I loved it...

(the implications were infinite)

Oh but yes? when I read?
I must thank you.
I am?
a former state employee...
of Louisiana!

Brava, sweetie...with roses thrown!

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2002-09-11 07:52 AM

Wonderful fun. Joyce

CHILI
Member

since 2002-09-08

Posts 244

3 posted 2002-09-11 08:13 AM

Too cute! Necessity, she is the mother of invention.

A. L. Becker
Member

since 2002-09-06

Posts 167
San Francisco, California

4 posted 2002-09-11 04:15 PM

Oh thank you all. on this sad day, i am glad you enjoyed a little lightness. and i love roses too, throw them anytime!
Annie:-

"Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?'
Let us go and make our visit."
-Eliot

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2002-09-12 10:58 PM

Annie: Very clever and imaginative! i really enjoyed reading it.

Betty Lou Hebert

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