Thursday, March 17, 2011

GET YOUR IRISH ON OR GET ON YOU IRISH (SOUNDS MORE FUN THIS WAY!) .... ST PATRICK'S DAY BLOGFEST!





Alexia and Colene are hosting a Luck of the Irish, St. Patty's Day blogfest.... How fun is that? Well, let me tell you. Write a flash fiction piece of about 200ish ( mines more ish than 200) fiction about this magical day. Don't forget to hop over to Alexia or Colene's blogs for all the entries.



In my freshman year, I worked my first internship at the NY Public Library. My excitement built as I climbed toward the proud lions, watching me with their intelligent eyes.
The vast entry echoed each one of my steps. In a whisper the librarian informed me where to go for my assignment.
Elevating down to the basement level, a whole other life existed in the bowels of this marble fortress. I heard a note of laughter. A  woman with iron curls greeted me.
“I’m Ruth. Welcome to the fascinating world of the picture gallery? How cute are you?”
Blushing, I introduced myself. 
“Girls, gather round and meet our new victim: Michael from SVA?” Several middle-aged woman waved to me from various desks. 
Ruth smiled and caught my eye. “It’s St. Paddy’s Day, and you’re in for a real eye-opening experience.” She stepped over to a desk and beckoned me.
I raised my brow and joined her. She demonstrated the no-muss, no-fuss way to mount a picture. 
I took my seat and stared at the two foot stack. This is an art internship? 

Bagpipe music filtered through the half-open windows two stories above me. Of course. The parade marches right past here.
Halfway through my stack, shadows brokeup the light. Ruth shrieks, “Son of a bitch!” as liquid streams from the window.

Two or three more golden showers flood her desk. “Drunken fools!” Ruth bellows. 
All our eyes are on Ruth as she waddles to get a Twenty foot poker. “I’ll knock you dicks off if you don’t get the hell out of here!” She rammed the pole through the center window, making contact. A husky male voice hollers in pain.
“Who’s next? I’m not picky ...”






And that my friends was my first St, Paddy’s Day in NYC. One I will never forget ... and neither will you.
I hope you enjoyed my entry.

27 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

It was definitely a unique experience!

Tracy said...

LMAO! Yeah, Irish and New York is a volatile combination. You never quite know what you're going to get.

LOVE your flasher.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

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Gina Ciocca said...

Yikes! Don't mess with Ruth!

Mary@GigglesandGuns said...

With memories like that, it's no wonder you're a writer. What else could you be? Lol

Hart Johnson said...

Oh dear... yes... drunks can be indiscriminating *snicker* Love your coworkers!

Southpaw said...

Oh, that’s nasty! Go get ‘em Ruth!

N. R. Williams said...

Who said Liberians are supposed to be demure and quiet book worms?
Nancy
N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium, Special .99 through April 30

Colene Murphy said...

Bahahahaha!! Hilarious! I loved it Michael! Awesome post! Thanks so much for playing along with us! Happy SPD! You have been counted!

Margo Berendsen said...

Oh that flasher is too cute! What an experience! I'd love to be in NY for ST Paddy's day someday, and New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Some holidays definitely have a home!

Donea Lee said...

Woo, go Ruth!! What a memory! :) This is too funny! Thanks for sharing, Michael!! Happy St. P day to you ~ :D

Roland D. Yeomans said...

You see, Michael? No experience is ever wasted with a writer. Wow, Ruth, you da woman! LOL. Roland

RosieC said...

Haha. That cracked me up. Thanks for sharing :)

Heather said...

LOL! That is indeed unforgettable!

Michelle Merrill said...

I won't ever forget it! That's a great story. Happy St. Patrick's day!

Theresa Milstein said...

That is so gross! Gotta keep those windows CLOSED.

Happy St. Pat's to you.

Len Lambert said...

Happy St Patrick's Day to you, Michael! What a funny story you've got! :)

Susan Kane said...

Whoever said that librarians are dry and dusty never met up with your experience.
Good craic. I will join the '300', especially if you post a photo or action shot of Gerard Butler.

erica and christy said...

Hmmm....that wasn't true, was it? Love the green font, though!
erica

Jemi Fraser said...

Wow! That is bizaree & funny :) Thanks for sharing!

Abby Minard said...

Oh wow, that's hilarious! I can't believe that actually happened to you. I love that library too.

alexia said...

OMG, I thought that was fictional at first! What lame dudes, peeing into a library. Ruth sure showed them!

Thanks for participating!

PK HREZO said...

LOL! THat is too much! Hey congrats on 300 and Happy St. Patty's Day, my friend. :)

Jennie Bailey said...

I heart Ruth! Way to go. If that had been my first experience there, I would never leave! Nice touch with the flasher. :-)

S.A. Larsenッ said...

Wow, bet that was an eye-opener for you. LOL!!

Anonymous said...

This was great! How funny. Nicely written too! :)

IanBontems said...

Ha! that was great! Definitely made me laugh :D