The Replies Book

The cords were attached to the people as if controlling their movements.

In a hypnotized state, not real hypnotism just a buy-in to the status quo, people are as good as controlled. 

Imagine that today you erase or sever every single pre-suggested, oft-repeated idea, and decide to decide everything from the beginning of your own new and clear world.

Pleased to meet you!

The pages had been turned over at the corners.

Others had found value in these well constructed word tapestries. 

The cars were made of velvet, the strings of steel. 

A library and museum in one. 

Waiting for the people to come out and show me.

They were inside, a room I’d never entered, and I was waiting.

After a long clock-ticking time, the first of them appeared, holding their robes as if they were all they possessed.

A woman, another, a man and then a small child. 

Robes are as old as the hills or as new as the tailor can make them.

Dead in the water. Living the high life. Floating on vapor.

Well, apologies for the low start and high end.

Thought you said you wanted the bad news first.

That’s nonsense. There is good information, facts you need and intelligent opinion.

Inspired fantasies may yet earn their place. Let us hope so.

Sharing the glory and the nectar.

There were three things to consider when trying out the different dishes. 

Taste.

Nutrition.

Preparation.

They had all been considered carefully by the caterer.

The guests ate well and they were all smiling.