Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The Better Story: How Dolls Lose a Limb

Several of the dolls over the years have arrived at the girlette pod here missing a foot or part of an arm--the result, they say, of various calamities.
Pearl Duquette, for instance, says she lost her forearm in a shark attack.

Being of literal mind, however, I've always suspected that domestic animals are the main culprits.
I put it to the test:
With the cooperation (
voluntary!) of Sunny Khan of the Girlette Expeditionary Forces, we are able to see how that might unfold in this 6-second documentary, starring wildcat Mr. Robinson:

 P.S. No dolls were harmed. Robinson dropped Sunny Khan on the steps outside. I guess she can't compete with a nice juicy mouse.

Speaking of small animals.
My notes for yesterday's Bookstore Diary includes Asst Man coming in from the parking lot, where he takes smoke breaks by the dumpster, and announcing:
"Hey, guys---We can't keep leaving the door to the parking lot open--I just saw a squirrel going inside."

Coworker: Yeah, once a couple of them were in here at night and set off the alarm.

Is this factual, that squirrels set off the store alarm?
Maybe, but I wouldn't put money on it.
The staff is somewhat like the Duquette family--if there's an option, they always prefer The Better Story.
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Documentary proof of nefarious feline activity, should the video not play:



2 comments:

  1. Sunny Khan, courage, knowing, understanding and confidence, a medal of bravery -in- the- extreme for her. Robinson also receives a medal- for curiosity, boldness and Not dead yet.
    Your co workers are captivating, would make a great character studies, and to follow them home even more ...interesting. What Asst man does at 8:00 pm. might be unusual, or maybe not..
    Yay for the lamp, It will be so pleased to live with you.

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  2. LINDA SUE: Sunny Khan is down for a special medal from the DEF (Dolls Expeditionary Forces), for bravery-in-the-extreme, as you so rightly say.

    What an interesting thought--what do my coworkers do at 8 PM? Though I think I know--a lot of them, like me, are *exhausted* and are lying down watching TV or sleeping (or, in my case, reading a book).
    (It's a physically tiring job, even seemingly lightweight things like linens are heavy to handle for hours.)

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