We are working with a carpenter, and he is like someone invented by Kristen Wiig. He generally doesn't come to work, and he offers the best reasons. These are my favorites, in ranked order:
(7) "At the hospital. Don't worry, it's not COVID."
(6) "Couldn't come this morning -- I'm at the post office."
(5) "Diarrhea. Up since 1 AM. I'm so frustrated!"
(4) "I actually stumbled and fell at a work site, and I have a nail sticking out of my eyeball."
(3) "Just a really bad day. I can't talk about it."
(2) "I get tired on your staircase."
(1) "I actually *was* at your house today, and I did what I could. You must have been walking the dog."
I love this man, and I find him inspiring. He's still around -- and yet I *already* miss his colorful role in my life.
oh my gosh - an inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteYes! I personally may cite the stairs and the post office, one day or another, very soon.
ReplyDeleteI need that laugh! Such a great read!
ReplyDeleteThank you, he is a special guy!
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