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Friday, November 14, 2014

That for Which You Thirst

That not so subtle nudge from Master Lieb leaves me in total agreement and compounds the regret already weighing on the id to my super ego.  The MOP are not ones for excuses, nor am I one to further compromise an already inglorious standing amongst my brethren by grovelling for acceptance.  Nor do I feel it appropriate, after the subtle build up and implied promise of an unrivalled book reveal followed by the subsequent inactivity and eventual deflation of all expectations, that I delay the announcement for any such elaborate unveiling and further stress the good graces which have already tested beyond my intent.  

Therefore I present to you that prize which has been promised without the expected and likely yearned for journey.  Our next parchment will be revealed by these clues three:

  • A different book, but one with with the same name minus the definite article in front, was turned into a movie in 2012
  • The setting is Alaska, and perhaps the words “danger danger UXB” may be uttered by the protagonist.
  • An 8th grade earth science teacher and a librarian might call this book “The Cirrus Almanac”

Once you, no doubt quickly with your superior intellect, arrive at the Amazon.com page of that for which you have so long yearned, send a message via baloon or your US carrier network of choice to confirm your suspicions.

As for the meeting, might I suggest Black Friday as a potential date.  Although I understand that gives us less time to read the book than it took to reveal it, it is hard to forego the opportunity to meet in person with our Western brethren while we all share in some other unrelated activities with coxcombs, among others.  Regardless of the suitability of such a date, I urge you to acquire the parchment post haste so we as an organization can begin to make up the ground that this humble man has let slide for far too long.  

Yours in enlightenment,
Margraff Readie McPageturner

Sunday, November 2, 2014

All Souls Day

Dearest brothers of the written word,

On this special day of remembrance for those that have gone before us, let us remember in a very special way Danny "Meatball" Lyons.  It is difficult to put onto parchment, even for wordsmiths of the greatest caliber, all that Danny has meant to us and how sorely he is missed.  His beautiful soul, his unique insight and perspective, his experiences and intellect, his courage and humor, all have left a permanent mark on our group for the better.  What beautiful memories we have...and what beautiful tradition remains in his honor!  This club is but one way to continue Dan's legacy.  To bring brotherhood, love, scholalry endeavors, open-mindedness, and charisma to each other and to the world through this unmatched unity of men...this is but one way to continue his memory and all that we stand for.  So, on this special day to pray for the resurrection of souls, let us pray in unity for our brother Danny.  The MOP will never be the same, but it is better having had Danny as a integral part of it.

On this day of resurrection, let us also revive the soul of this club.  Let it shine as bright as Dan's spirit, as bright as it once did!  I know Readie has a clever reveal up his sleeve, and I for one, could not be more excited!  Readie, may I propose that when your book has been revealed, that you also schedule a date for our council meeting?  I think this will prevent us from becoming stagnant...the MOP's greatest threat.  To quote Leonardo Da Vinci,

“Iron rusts from disuse, stagnant water loses its purity, and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigors of the mind.”

 This group needs activity to flourish and thrive.  I fear the waters of our council have gone stagnant.  Lets not allow the on-coming cold to freeze them.  Von Pluma, is it my understanding that you are the next to choose a parchment?  Maybe by the next council, you can at least have a parchment selection and have the reveal planned?  Brothers, do you think this is a good idea?  To have the dates set and the club continuously in motion?

Looking forward to ever increasing vigor of the mind and honoring Danny's spirit,
Master Lieb Schmear