It is not uncommon for Pearl Bailey and I to wake and descend the stairs at the same time each morning. So, one can gather from this togetherness, that some conversation would take place ~ even if it is a one-sided one at that! After an hour of gradual exchange between the two of us, the Professor and Ella descend and join in the banter. That’s when the chit-chat really gets interesting. Here’s a screenplay of this morning’s dialogue:
Me: [Raising the blinds] Holy smokes, a big palm frond fell down onto the driveway last night!
PB: That’s not a big deal. Where’s my kibble?
Me: Maybe I should go out and move it before the Professor comes down?
PB: Forget that! I’m hungry. [PB nudges my arm]
Me: Hey, what’s up with you, are you hungry?
PB: [Smiling, panting] Hell ya’ I’m hungry- how about you produce the goods, I’ve been up for an hour already.
Professor: [descending down the stairwell cheerfully whistling] How’s everybody this morning?
Me: Great! Last night, a big palm frond fell down out front, you wanna’ go move it while I make your coffee?
Professor: [delivered with a tone of great alarm] Oh my gawd, oh my gawd that frond is huge, it had to have damaged the car. I can’t believe it, I have to move it, forget the coffee, this is the worst thing to happen, this is disastrous!
Ella: [Bark, bark, bark, bark] Alert – Bicyclists on the block, let me out, let me out, let me out!
PB: What’s a girl have to do to get a meal around here? Alright Ella, let’s go out, maybe I can eat some lizards.
Me: [eyes closed, in silent devotion] God give me the serenity…..
And, it is only 9 a.m.!