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Memories of a Super Hero

October 3, 2018 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

 

It’s odd how — in the midst of a disaster — time freezes; each moment engraved unmovingly in granite.

Waves of heat lick my face.

Barely can I keep my eyes open; even if I could, it does no good because the smoke is too thick. The two children trapped with me on the platform are hugging my left leg, too terrified to move; inhibiting my abilities to save us. Sally, the younger one, buries her face in my pant leg, holding Sasha, her dolly, tight against her for protection.

“I’m scared,” she wails over the snapping sounds of fire. “I want my mommy!” With that, she clinches tighter, attempting to climb inside me, hoping to make herself big with my courage.

If she only knew, she wouldn’t even try. Inside, I am sand, not concrete. In front of us, I see Death, a wall of licking flames blocking us from the barn door and the cool safety outside.

Using one arm to try and comfort Jason and Sally, I use my other to hold a towel across my face; fending off suffocation. “We’ll be OK,” I shout at the kids, voice raised to be heard above the crackling inferno. “Help will be here in time.” I pause. “Help is on the way,” I repeat more quietly, more to assure myself than them.

What is taking so freakin’ long? Someone had to have noticed the thick smoke and called 911. Shouldn’t we be able to hear sirens by now?

There’s no time to wait; this is up to us. [Read more…]

Filed Under: humor, Misc, Newspaper Column, Personal Tagged With: children, hero, humor, life heroes

Annoying the Scam Artists

July 30, 2015 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

You wouldn’t know it by the number of fake phone calls I get, but I am on the “Do Not Call” list.

In the course of a day, I average a dozen bogus solicitations from ne’er-do-wells of every stripe; credit card flim-flam men to fake IRS agents. Because of caller ID, I usually avoid the interactions. Usually, but not always…

A heavily accented voice came through the speaker,

“Hello, this is tech support. We’re calling about problems we have noticed on your computer.”

tech support at computer

I knew where this was headed but was suffering from writer’s block and needed a distraction.

Plus, I figured if they were going to waste my time, turnabout is fair play.

He continued, “Is this the owner of the computer we have on file?”

“I don’t know,” replied I, “Where would I find your records so I can tell you if I am that person?”

“You don’t have them. We do.”

“Oh, so how would I know if I’m the owner of the computer you have on file?”

Sighing, “Um, never mind. We are calling from vendor.”

I got that he was saying “vendor” but his accent was so think, it came across as “vindoer,” plus he omitted the word “the,” giving me my opening.

“Is Vindoer in Europe?” [Read more…]

Filed Under: humor, Misc, Newspaper Column Tagged With: humor, internet, scams, time

Fun Video: Passover Seder Rube Goldberg Machine

April 3, 2015 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

This is just fun to watch!

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Holidays, Misc, Video Tagged With: fun, inventions, passover, pesach, religion

Video: Extreme Amusement Park

March 5, 2015 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

I can’t believe people willingly get on rides like these.

 

Post by Eduardo Sterblitch.

All I can say is “No way!”

Filed Under: Misc, Video Tagged With: amusement park, facing fear, overcoming fear, video

Video: God Only Knows Beach Boys Remake

October 9, 2014 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

I’m not much of a Beach Boys Fan.

I like their “big hits” but I could always take them or leave them. This video however is not only beautiful to watch, but it goes to a great cause. Big stars each sing one line of the classic song. (I’m embarrassed to admit I don’t recognize a lot of them – and I used to be a DJ!)

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Current Events, Inspiration, Misc, Video Tagged With: BBC Music, beach boys, children in need, elton john, fundraiser, inspiration, music video, stevie wonder

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