A lot of you are probably wondering why I am calling myself "The Old Fart" and have a Homepage called "Welcome to Old Fart Productions" (See link under My Other Blogs and Goodies).
When I started in the field as a 35mm Film Projectionist some of the concession staff {at the last Cinema I worked in } weren't even born yet. In fact back in 2003 I was the oldest member of the staff at the age of 43. In true Ernest Hemingway form, instead of being "The Old Man and the Sea", I became "The Old Fart of the Theatre" to quote one Manager..
And as they say "The Rest Is History"
About This Blog
Just a few rantings from a 'Half Century' "Old Fart". What you will be reading here will not change the world, or have any profound effect on anyone or anything. It is just a place for me to share a thing or two and hopefully give you a break from the day to day toils and troubles of life.
Random Thoughts
The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
Microfiction Monday #72
Our Susan over at
"Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something. The idea is to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to and including characters, punctuation marks, etc adding up to 140. I believe you can use less but not more. Susan provided a
"Convenient Link" {Everyone should have one in a Convenient Pocket} if you need help in attaining that magic number of 140. Whilst at Susan's visit all the other wonderful Entries in the game.
Muriel was going to talk to the Union. It was bad enough she had to wash Jolly's dirty thongs. Now she had to freshen up his Smelly Shoes. "Visit Here" if you need help with who Jolly is.
Into Paradise......................May the Angels lead you.
God Bless
"Bill ~ The Old Fart"
Remember - Life is God's Gift, Take Time to Give Thanks
Muriel was going to talk to the Union. It was bad enough she had to wash Jolly's dirty thongs. Now she had to freshen up his Smelly Shoes. 
30 Visitor{s}:
Man, if Muriel (<--God, I love that name!) can't get the Union to resolve her problems, I hope they can at least get the paperwork rolling for her induction into sainthood, because she should truly be delared one for her ongoing thankless efforts! (Saint Muriel de Sneaker Ball, Patron Saint of Shoes Gone Bad and Sometimes Guardian of the Fermenty Wrong Thongs --LOL!)
And "YIKES!" to Unions! <-- A pretty sore topic, here, in Wisconsin. Click to have a--> LOOKSEE) at our messy situation. If you've any extra prayers, our state could surely use them. Thanks!
Sparkle ~ Just the thought of the thongs should be enough for danger pay. I am sure something will Spring Forth and be a help to Muriel.
I am not too big on unions either, been in some and in the end all they wanted was what was good for them and nothing more.
Yep, our minds do seem to be running in the same direction -- smelly shoes will do that for you! What a great one for the day, Bill -- as always!! Hope you've had a great weekend and that your week goes well!
Sylvia
Sylvia ~ Glad you enjoyed, You have a wonderful Week ahead as well. Hope you had a good weekend.
Poor Murial'
Smelly shoes are the worst.
Great idea Bill, you always make me smile!
Peggy ~ I think if I was Muriel, I'd prefer the shoes to the thongs
I think Muriel should have visited the union long ago! Jolly's dirty thongs, O.M.G.!
Thanks for stopping by today Bill, I thought you gave up on me! I'd love to hear what you've been up to, I think we all would!
Love Di ♥
Okay, THAT would make any of us think our jobs aren't quite as bad as they seem on Mondays. :)
"Jolly" good, Bill.
Have a great week.
And Jolly was probably out golfing in those shoes, too! I remember the Jolly Green Giant...Ho, Ho Ho! Clever one, Bill, as always!
I was going to say "ho ho ho" but I see it's been said. Well, Jolly should be jolly grateful for Muriel, that's all I can say.
-- K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Jim I knew I could count on you for a little humor this week!
Thong washer? Talk about a Dirty Job!
Thanks for the laugh, how cute.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
Talk about "dirty jobs" ;-)
Muriel . . what a splendid name for a fairy. And what a stalwart she is . . . washing thongs an' all. Great little read.
Not good jobs. nicely done.
Pass on that smelly job - ugg
I need a fairy too
good to see you I've been absent for a few weeks
You got a laugh out of me. Great MF.
A fairy mutiny...that would be interesting to watch...will they make banners out of wings??...loved this.
Ewwwwwwwwww!Poor thing needs to get into a better union, I think.... :O)
poor thing, she does need a good advocate :)
The mental picture of Jolly in a thong with that shoe was almost too much to handle! Great MM this week. Cheers~
Lovin' this one. And if loving this is thong, I don't wanna be right.
My MM:Mission Impossible
EEeeeeiiiooouuuuuu. Muriel should look into college. There are many job openings for engineers.
Bill -- given the fact that you are the same age as I, I am assuming the "thing" you refer to is not Jolly's underwear -- right? Please say I'm right. Ewwwwwwwwww!
thing - thong
I didn't even want to type it let alone think it!
Thank you everyone for stopping by and leaving your nice comments. I apologise I cannot answer each on individually, well except for those who asked, yes that was his underwear I was talking about. I'll try to get by and visit your places when I get home from work tonight.
Missing microfiction?
I'm hosting a new microfiction meme.
Succinctly Yours
begins on Monday, March 28th. Check out the link for the photo and optional word.
Hope you'll join in.
Darn it that poor Muriel she sure has her trials alright ~ that union should at least get her a peg for her nozz ~ All out rights for Muriel ~ Great one Bill ~ sure have issed you guys ~ not out of the woods yet but wanted to say Hi ~ Lib ~ Hugs @libithina
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