The Creative Process Revealed
"The lifespan of a sterotype depends upon its social utility." The Writer looked at the opening sentence. Not bad, The Writer thought, Not bad at all. A bit pedantic, perhaps,…
The Dictator’s View of Democracy
Within the next few days, you can expect to see the following interview between Barbara Frum of The Journal and a five foot tall electronic head shot of Philippine President…
Mr. Rooney Goes To Hell
If people mean hell, they should say hell. People who call hell H-E-double hockey sticks are too precious, don't you think? Do they really believe ice could survive the extremely…
Their Worst Fears Realized
The phones started ringing moments after the show was preempted. The response was so overwhelming that Jason Wheldon, the Station Manager of NOBC affiliate WWHO-TV, rushed to the basement of…
Oil’s Well That Spends
To be honest, the smoke was bothering me, and I didn't really know anybody there, and they were paying music that I couldn't relate to on any level as music…
Cabinet of a Lifetime
Perfidy, thy name is Liberal Democrat! The battle was over. When the dust had settled, it was clear that the President had lost and Communist subversion of the entire free…
Us, The People
It was late at night. Milton's Clothing and Fishing Bait, dark and seemingly empty, was being invaded. Although nothing could be seen, millions of soft, hushed voices hummed, saying, "How…
Deadline News: In Other News…
Good evening. Our top story tonight: Comic Relief, an effort to keep famine relief in the public's mind through comic strips, took place on Wednesday. Participating were 150 American and…
Scene 6: Billy Davis’ Smile
Curtain up on a typical teenager's bedroom; clothes are everywhere and posters plaster the wall. Typical, except that the most prominent posters are of former Ontario Premier William Davis. JANICE,…
The Mush of History
"In the end it may be revealed that all human striving has been but a restless search for the Perfect Soft Drink." - Dr. Brown, as quoted in an advertisement…
Letters To Missed Manners
DEAR MISSED MANNERS: I am the leader of a small African nation that, despite its general lack of importance, has gained some status internationally because of its oil exports. I…
The Back Room Boys Make Good
It was something Jack had done a hundred times before, something that had almost become second nature to him. Thus, it came as a complete surprise to him when the…