This week's short story - Well played, Sunshine
Kids
Illustrative ad verbatim #12
J: What shall I be when I'm big? A: What do you want to be? J: Um... Maybe a wolf. A: A wolf? J: But how will I get all fluffy? [Pause] Or maybe a chin scientist. Or a builder. Or someone who makes sand. A: Would you like to have children, like me and … Continue reading Illustrative ad verbatim #12
On Obsolescence
As parents, we're slowly coming round to the idea of obsolescence, aren't we? By 'we', I mean of course those of us that are parents. And by 'obsolescence', I mean the process by which we do such a bang-up job that we render ourselves ever more useless to our progeny with every passing year; that … Continue reading On Obsolescence
Illustrative ad verbatim #11
J: [Running into the room holding a Lego Batman] I'm gon rescue you. D: Good, I could do with being rescued. Are you going to rescue me via the power of a big cuddle? J: No. Not gon rescue you. Gon put you in danger. D: Oh dear. How are you going to put me … Continue reading Illustrative ad verbatim #11
Illustrative ad verbatim #10
L: Do you think some people would die from a crushed bone? A: No. You probably wouldn't die from that. L: What about a falling off ear? A: No, probably not that either. Anyway, people's ears don't tend to just fall off. L: Well, my teacher's dog Sally only had half a tail. A: Really? … Continue reading Illustrative ad verbatim #10
Illustrative ad verbatim #9
[Sitting in the bottom bunk of the boys' bunk beds, with a blanket thrown over the top bunk to create a den.] J: We need that lion. D: OK. Isn't he a bit fierce to come in our den. J: No! He very friendly. D: OK. I'll get him. J: No! I'll get him. You … Continue reading Illustrative ad verbatim #9
Illustrative ad verbatim #8
[Parking car before swimming lesson] L: We can't actually park here. A: I know, but it'll be OK today. And anyway, there's nowhere else to park. L: Mm, but this is actually the company car park. A: Yes, but it's Sunday today, so they won't be using it. L: Well, OK. But if the company … Continue reading Illustrative ad verbatim #8
