[Breaking News: from another strangely irrelevant moment in our newsroom…]
Ok, in what is quite possibly the most irrelevant moment in our newsroom so far this year — which is saying a lot — I thought I would share Halloween photos of some folks who work here at Siuslaw News.
Oddly, I took these photos in September…
Our editor, with the expression she usually has after one of our conversations.“Misty,” our front desk girl, after kicking out Geraldo Rivera and Keith Morrison at the same time.“Peggy” shows off her new breast implants, which were the only ones covered under our company’s Cosmetic Surgery plan.As a journalist and volunteer firefighter, sometimes I can’t remember where I’m at or, in this case, why I’m even on the phone.Our newsroom staff, in its entirety, not counting The Sorting Hat.
I wish I could say this wasn’t a typical day here at Siuslaw News. Then again, I say that most days…
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He (at least I THINK it’s a he. I’ve never gotten close enough) only comes out on Tuesday mornings. The rest of the time he/she is in our snack machine.
“Our newsroom staff, in its entirety, not counting The Sorting Hat.”
Just how big a tea cup does one need to make a cup of N (newsroom) tire tea ? Leave the sorting hat on top while its steeping. The sorting hat will prevent inadvertent snorting…. and that is exactly what you will get when no one is watching. A whole lot of swearing…
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I don’t see the squirrel…
He (at least I THINK it’s a he. I’ve never gotten close enough) only comes out on Tuesday mornings. The rest of the time he/she is in our snack machine.
good – at least you feed him
Of course! We’re not savages. Besides, what squirrel doesn’t like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?
Misty should be nominated for a Pugilister for her courageous service to the profession.
I agree! And she did it while taking a classified ad over the phone! If she ever opens a dojo, Chuck Norris would come.
happy halloween to all, and it looks like the dramatic play area in my kinder room each and every day. why i fit in with these little people.
You know, I never thought about it like that. Probably because I eat too much paste.
“Our newsroom staff, in its entirety, not counting The Sorting Hat.”
Just how big a tea cup does one need to make a cup of N (newsroom) tire tea ? Leave the sorting hat on top while its steeping. The sorting hat will prevent inadvertent snorting…. and that is exactly what you will get when no one is watching. A whole lot of swearing…
As they say, it’s not the size of your staff but…
Wait, where was I going with this?
I’m freaked out here…
Better there than here, Pieter. Just trust me on that!