Urban scenes

Elective Surgery

While traveling in another country, Jack felt unwell and went to the local emergency room.  There the doctor told him he needed a triple bypass and should replace an aortic valve.  “Never fear,” said the doctor, “we have the latest robotic surgery equipment; in fact,  here, let me take you to see an operation in progress from the balcony in the operating room.”  After a few minutes, Jack elected to wait until he returned home for a second opinion and further treatment. . . . .  David, Sf.G.

By |July 30th, 2012|Categories: Urban scenes|Tags: , |Comments Off on Elective Surgery
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Possible Sasquatch Sighting

As Jimmy watched the forest from the back seat of his dad’s car while they drove through Stanley Park in Vancouver, he saw something in the mist; he was sure it was a Sasquatch.  His dad was doubtful, he said that sighting a Sasquatch was rarer than seeing an honest politician.. . . .  David, Sf.G.

By |July 25th, 2012|Categories: Landscapes, Urban scenes|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Possible Sasquatch Sighting
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Silent Talking Heads

Prior to the regime change, the government, in recognition of the news media, had memorialized the “talking heads” news readers in bronze.  Since the reversal of political fortunes, the talking heads seemed to have little to say . . . .  David, Sf.G.

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No Privacy

 

Madame Gogo (not her real name for privacy’s sake) did her best to try to get out like normal people and not have her privacy invaded by the stinking paparazzi, but somehow, no matter what precautions she took,  they always seemed to find her. . . . .  David, Sf.G.

By |June 24th, 2012|Categories: Urban scenes|Tags: , , |Comments Off on No Privacy
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Not Too Cuddly

One of the reasons Javier had chosen to visit Amsterdam was that the girls were supposed to be warm and friendly–welcoming.  Javier, however, found them, although looking provocative, to be somewhat stiff, cold, and remote. . . . .  David, Sf.G.

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Early AlGoreRhythms

 

Even at a very young age, Al Gore (pictured, left, standing, with Violin) was very ambitious;  in addition to planning to be a ruler of the free world,  invent the Internet, and save the planet, young Al had a strong musical talent.  Above is a recently discovered photo of him showing his typical strong leadership by organizing an early version of his band, the AlGoreRhythms. . . . . David, Sf.G.

By |June 5th, 2012|Categories: Urban scenes|Tags: , |Comments Off on Early AlGoreRhythms
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