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.
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.
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:
It was definitely a unique experience!
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!
Yikes! Don't mess with Ruth!
With memories like that, it's no wonder you're a writer. What else could you be? Lol
Oh dear... yes... drunks can be indiscriminating *snicker* Love your coworkers!
Oh, that’s nasty! Go get ‘em Ruth!
Who said Liberians are supposed to be demure and quiet book worms?
Nancy
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Bahahahaha!! Hilarious! I loved it Michael! Awesome post! Thanks so much for playing along with us! Happy SPD! You have been counted!
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!
Woo, go Ruth!! What a memory! :) This is too funny! Thanks for sharing, Michael!! Happy St. P day to you ~ :D
You see, Michael? No experience is ever wasted with a writer. Wow, Ruth, you da woman! LOL. Roland
Haha. That cracked me up. Thanks for sharing :)
LOL! That is indeed unforgettable!
I won't ever forget it! That's a great story. Happy St. Patrick's day!
That is so gross! Gotta keep those windows CLOSED.
Happy St. Pat's to you.
Happy St Patrick's Day to you, Michael! What a funny story you've got! :)
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.
Hmmm....that wasn't true, was it? Love the green font, though!
erica
Wow! That is bizaree & funny :) Thanks for sharing!
Oh wow, that's hilarious! I can't believe that actually happened to you. I love that library too.
OMG, I thought that was fictional at first! What lame dudes, peeing into a library. Ruth sure showed them!
Thanks for participating!
LOL! THat is too much! Hey congrats on 300 and Happy St. Patty's Day, my friend. :)
I heart Ruth! Way to go. If that had been my first experience there, I would never leave! Nice touch with the flasher. :-)
Wow, bet that was an eye-opener for you. LOL!!
This was great! How funny. Nicely written too! :)
Ha! that was great! Definitely made me laugh :D
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