Thursday, April 18, 2013

100 Words: First Things First

I was about to sit down and write an award-winning essay about equality as demonstrated in "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. My outline is outlined. My works are cited. My notes have been noted, and my mind was focused.

Then I got a whiff of the ole body odor pouring off me and a glimpse of the "jus' rolled outta bed" hairdo I'm rockin' this morning. (What if Publisher's Clearinghouse stops by to give me my ten million dollars? You know they always film that shit.)

Sorry, Mr. Vonnegut. I simply must get in the shower. Priorities, you know.
Posted by Nessa Locke at 9:16 AM
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14 comments:

  1. CA HeavenApril 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Vonnegut has written some cool stuff. My favorite is Slaughterhouse 5. Enjoy your shower. The essay can wait >:)

    Cold As Heaven

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    1. Nessa LockeApril 21, 2013 at 7:35 PM

      Thanks, Cold. I have a copy of that book on the shelf right now.

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  2. JuliApril 18, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Priorities. It's what separates us from the apes ya know. :)

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  3. Joe PereiraApril 18, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Priorities - that's the way - any publisher worth his salt would wait the 3 hours it takes a for a girl to get showered and ready :)

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    1. Nessa LockeApril 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

      are we including deciding what to wear in that three hours? because that might be pushing it.

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  4. Robbie GreyApril 18, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    I'm guessing Vonnegut might've put off a page or two for hygiene.

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    1. Nessa LockeApril 21, 2013 at 7:38 PM

      he might've. He did dress like Dapper Dan most of the time. At least as far as I have seen.

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  5. AnonymousApril 20, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    I've never read any of his stuff. Should I?

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    1. Nessa LockeApril 21, 2013 at 7:39 PM

      He was brilliant. You should definitely pick up at least one book.

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  6. AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Which do you suggest?

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    1. Nessa LockeMay 2, 2013 at 7:18 PM

      Start with Welcome to the Monkey House. Then slip into Slaughterhouse Five. Awesome writer.

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  7. The GruntApril 28, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    I know that if PCH stops at my door it's going to be when I've decided to have a "go to hell" day. Vonnegut, I've read him (two points!)

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    1. Nessa LockeMay 2, 2013 at 7:19 PM

      ha. I probably won't even answer the door....

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