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Archie, by Marjan Sierhuis

19/6/2020

 
Archie

Good morning. I have several perfectly reasonable requests to make. I know, I know, I am a cell phone. How is that even possible? Okay, just humor me.

Request #1. I see that you just popped a piece of cinnamon roll in your mouth. Now, you are licking your fingers. You can touch me, but only after you wash your hands. Smudges and I don’t see, eye to eye. By the way, another piece of bread just fell out of your mouth, and it has landed on me. Oh, my goodness. Next time, you might want to chew with your mouth closed.

Request #2. Every so often, clean my screen. No, not with the dirty towel the dog likes to drag across the living room floor. For your information, I respond best to a gentle wipe from a microfiber cloth. It is far more effective.

Request #3. On our way to the bathroom again, are we? If my memory serves me right, we were just in there. It may have something to do with that cinnamon bun you just ate. Try gluten-free next time. I am sure your intestinal tract will thank you for it. Or, enter the bathroom without me. Instead, take a magazine or two. You have my permission. Anyway, I could use some alone time.

Request #4. Keep me off the rim of the bathtub. A previous incident serves as a timely reminder. You sat me on the rim. I slipped, and landed on the bottom. It was quite the ride, and I still experience blackouts.

Request #5. Okay, if you must hold me while you do your business, please make it snappy. I have plans for the day.

Request #6. I am not waterproof, so try not to drop me in the toilet bowl. That one time was enough.

Request #7. Please wash your hands. Thank you.
Jim link
20/6/2020 03:09:22 am

This was fun and cute (and for many phone pholks out there, true!!!)
Thanks
Jim

Marjan Sierhuis
20/6/2020 03:18:18 pm

Thank you, Jim for taking the time to read, and for your kind words. I am glad you liked it.

Sue Clayton
20/6/2020 03:23:49 am

Highly amusing, Marjan. A new take on mobile phone etiquette.

Marjan Sierhuis
20/6/2020 03:20:07 pm

Thank you, Sue. I am glad you liked my story.

Krystyna
20/6/2020 04:24:30 am

Humorous with serious points raised. Love it, Marjan!

Marjan Sierhuis
20/6/2020 03:22:54 pm

Thank you, Krystyna for taking the time to read. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Pamela Kennedy
20/6/2020 11:53:56 am

Thoroughly enjoyable..made me smile.

Marjan Sierhuis
20/6/2020 03:25:33 pm

Thank you, Pamela for taking the time to read and for your comments. I think we can all use a smile.

Mary Wallace
20/6/2020 02:18:47 pm

So very glad mine can't talk Marjan. Lots of fun.

Marjan Sierhuis
20/6/2020 03:27:19 pm

Thank you, Mary for your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Ed White
26/6/2020 07:48:26 pm

Also, don't slip your cell phone in your swim suit pocket before going in the pool. It's very disagreeable.

Marjan sierhuis
27/6/2020 01:18:36 am

Thank you, Ed for your reading and your insightful comment.

stella gaucher murovic
12/7/2020 10:07:01 pm

Original and fun - thank you Marjan for LOL
Stella


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