Portage People, part two
City Attorney Jake and the Fat Man looks like the bully who took all your marbles and is sitting in class with a self-satisfied smile, knowing you have no way to get them back. Round and ruddy, Mr. Voigt sits on the right side of the mayor at city council meetings and whispers things in his ear from time to time. I imagine he whispers things like this:
"They don't suspect a thing."
"You have a piece of veal stuck to your chin."
"Look at Jesse ______ over there, smug and self-satisfied, like he stole all our marbles."
Suzi the Radio Reporter told me she knew someone who went to college with Jake. Apparently he was a rip-roaring beer-guzzling yahoo like G.W. He actually had a nickname like Chumpy or Pigrock but Suzi couldn't remember what it was.
posted by jesse @ 11:36 AM
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I am glad that Jesse is indulging us once again on this blog. There are few things that make me feel more inspired than realzing that I too could make a snapshot story out of my own simple existence. Hats off to you, my friend. Welcome back.
Someday before you leave this charming little hamlet, I shall take you to meet the former mayor- a postmaster who lives in a fine house and was only present for ribbon cuttings and ordinance signings, a far cry from a tire salesman, and the former city attorney, an even farther cry from the young doughboy defending the city from hooligans and shenanigans... Somewhat similar to finally seeing the little man behind the curtain.
who is this magical person who has full mayoral access? anonymous is not helpful.
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