This is probably the latest I’ve ever posted a Friday Fictioneers story, since I usually do it on Wednesday. But we just got back to North America and this whole week has been up in the air (partially literally). I’ve been the first on the list before. Maybe this time I’ll be the last on the list.
copyright Claire Fuller
He’s a Natural Man…
“It’s for our landlord,” I told Joe, pointing to the festivities. “He’s never bathed, ever. After a few years, lichen started to accumulate. We tried to get rid of him but by then, he had Greenpeace on his side, seeing that he was so much a part of the environment.”
“Sounds disgusting,” Joe said.
“Well, yeah, but he’s kind of a local treasure now. After the town accepted him, they fought hard to get him recognition. Let’s go: the party’s starting.”
We walked over to where a huge banner proudly proclaimed:
CONGRATULATIONS KARL ZIMEKIS ON MAKING THE NEW SPECIES LIST.
The Green-Walled Tower 