Word-At-A-Time-Blog

It had been seven years since Klarf Droozbeck aka “The Pepper Prophet” had first appeared on Oprah, and his fame had grown exponentially. Klarf had, since childhood, been finely tuned to various messages and teachings that spices held for humanity. Salt, for instance, spoke mostly in childish riddles; cayenne could forecast the weather and cumin … Read more

The loans manager looked at Jeff’s application .  “I see here,” he said from his desk, “that you are a self-employed plumber?” “Yes,” replied Jeff, as the mariachi band behind him played a genteel underscore. “The loan is for renovations on the shop.” “What’s going on?” said the manager. “Hmn?” said Jeff. “The musicians?” “Ah, … Read more

Since The Great Reckoning, war had been outlawed. “The Elections” were instead decided by showdowns of musical prowess. The reigning Alpha for the last decade was Chortles Harshly, a complete and utter dick. But if you believed the rumours, he was a clone of The Malmsteen, and unbeatable. The tribes gathered, making their way through … Read more