Welcome back, dear readers of mine. I have for you today something of a reprint. I and the other contestants in the current stage of The Writer's Block 100-words contest have all spent the last while working

“Your call is important to us. A representative will be with you soon.” Relax. Someone will answer. There's time. Feet up. Concentrate. Old pop on the line. Something breathy about breathing. Oh, the irony.