People
often ask me, “Where did you get a crazy idea like that?” I usually reply with
some cock & bull explanation that I merely observe the world around me and
the stories write themselves. Today, (against my own better judgment) I have
decided to share my source of inspiration. Be forewarned that this act can only
be performed by skilled professionals after years of training. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!
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Bucket of Ideas
“Billy, see that bucket hanging on the fence?”
“Sure, Grandpa. What’s in it?”
“That’s where Grandpa gets the ideas for his
stories.”
“Really? How does it work?”
Grandpa leaned over, stuck his ear under the spigot,
turned the tap, and made a bubbling noise to indicate the invisible flow
filling his brain. Once full, he straightened up, shook his head like a dog and
said, “Umm, that’s a good one.”
“Wow, that’s cool. Is that where Grandma gets her
ideas for all the projects she has for you?”
“Oh no, son. She has those delivered in a large
tanker trunk.”
