119. Nasruddin Looks for Work
Nasruddin desperately needed a job. He visited every shop, every workshop, every warehouse seeking employment.
Finally, he came to the warehouse of a merchant with a shady reputation.
“Do you have any job openings?” Nasruddin asked.
“Well,” said the merchant, “I am looking for a bookkeeper. How’s your arithmetic?”
“My arithmetic is excellent!” said Nasruddin enthusiastically.
“I’ll have to give you a test first. Are you ready?”
Nasruddin nodded.
“How much is two plus two?”
Nasruddin thought for a moment and then said in a low voice, “How much do you want it to be?”
“You’re hired!” said the merchant.
This Tale is from “Tiny Tales of Nasruddin” by Laura Gibbs. The book is licensed under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. © 2019-202The2 Laura Gibbs
Went to Willcox this morning. The drive took a little longer because of an off and on thick fog. There were other drivers that seemed to be able see well enough to drive 10-15 mph faster than I was willing to go but I maintained what i thought to be a prudent speed.
When I got there I went looking for a restaurant which I thought was new since the last time I was in Willcox but found it to be in the same place as one that I had avoided in the past. Therefore, went to the Roadrunner Kafé which is located at the entrance to KOA Holiday campground. Their omelet was noting to get excited about and was more expensive than what most of what I have been getting has cost. Priced at about what Morning Café in Bisbee wahts to charge so I’ll not be going back.
Picked up groceries at Safeway and drove back through some patches of fog to the Park. There I dumped holding tanks at one of the park maintenance sites and got Desperado’s propane tanks filled before backing into my space. I’m ready for the New Year!
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