
| Illegitimi Non Carborundum | ISONOMIA |
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| After Marching through the dismal chill of winter, the thrill of April began with my visit to the public library! First priority was to commune with my inner nature— in the Mensa room. Two Urinals: Viewed With Xenophobic Yearning: Zippy Ambulation Brought Corporal Deployment Enourein— and I was moved to fulfill a higher calling* (suitable for my stature). Much wider access was available to express lower urges into the urinal closer to the floor. But I chose the strait and narrow path— built for “The Thin Man.” I barely fit sideways between the Privacy Partitions to approach this shrine. My shoulder extended beyond the edge— as a dangling participle. I imagined how “ Broadway” Joe Namath would fit this niche? Was this designed by Aristocrats— as an April fools day joke? (Not surprising, that Peons prefer more commodious facilities to liquidate their assets.) After I made my contribution to society, I went to express my congratulations to the creative librarians! A lady librarian was seated at the front desk. Her professional skill was evident by carefully avoiding any eye contact during the lengthy wait. | This was quite helpful.
I presumed she was unfamiliar with the urinal installation. A gentleman was busy checking out a multitude of books for a family. After a few minutes of work, he completed this dissemination, and looked up? I smiled and said: “ I am very surprised, and pleased to congratulate the library staff for their extraordinary sense of humor and creativity on April Fool's day! ” He was courteous, and thanked me for the compliments, but was peculiarly without any curiosity about the source of my enthusiasm? Librarians and creative humor are legendary! But today I had to prime the pump— by asking if he understood why I was so impressed? After more enticements, he a-Rose to follow the literary path of Gertrude Stein, and discover the source of my admiration! We entered the Men's bathroom. I pointed into the narrow crevice of the higher urinal, and again expressed admiration for the clever library staff. The April Fool's day joke was so well done, that the installation appeared to be permanent! ( The designer and workmen were impractical jokers? ) * Johnny Carson fulfilled a similar life-long ambition, during a flight from New Orleans to New York City. |
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