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We Recruit a New Mayor

Seven applied for the position of traveling mayor. Glorious sunrise shined upon the eager new applicants. Welcome splurge of information came forth rather quickly. We appoint watchers to take notes on contenders. Spit dribble out of a mouth twice –ugh! The concept of napkin never entered his mind? A divorce does not affect your chances anymore. The highway of life is freer these days. To clarify, this event is the starting place. No protest of unfairness will be tolerated here. We recruit people as far away as Nebraska. Old Officer Farley is our most intense interviewer. The charity of strangers brings food for breakfast. Try chicken and waffles it is scrumptiously delicious. The address on our resume’ should be current. A reform of the application is not tolerated. This edition is the tradition we always use. How shallow or deep, words are your choice. The crystal decanter is full of lemonade now. Just another mayor race in our fair city.

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Date: 7/29/2021 8:56:00 PM
We never know anymore if the person appointed is going to be a person for you or is going to be for he or herself.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/30/2021 11:51:00 AM
I am leaning toward "they are mostly for themselves"
Date: 7/29/2021 8:16:00 PM
This 'edition of the tradition' brings to mind small-town America at its best, and yet its most maudlin as well. Intriguing write, Caren. Felt transported in time. Thanks, gw
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/30/2021 11:51:00 AM
I am glad to do this
Date: 7/29/2021 8:32:00 AM
Sounds like you're contemplating running for mayor???
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/30/2021 11:52:00 AM
No way I would enter politics - I am way too vocal!

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