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(Leans in to listen, shakes his head)
Excuse me, do you really think the cemetery is going to call the police on me? Why should they? Look at all the free publicity!
(He lifts up a tablet)
And I even have a blog.......so people can follow all the exciting events of my new home......
(He holds up the tablet to show the reporter)
Last night, I was asleep and a raccoon came nosing around...and I got it on my grave cam!
So you could say, I even have a pet! Yes, my friends, I have received a lot of mail from other people faced with the same problems I have, so I truly believe this is....the wave of the future!
(He turns to go, looks back)
You are right, I think I've made the best of.....a grave situation!
(He exits. End of scene)
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********* third year - Feb. 13, 2016 - today!
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********* third year - Feb. 13, 2016 - today!
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Monologue Mania Day #788 A New Home for Irv (revised) by Janet S. Tiger (c) Apr. 10, 2016
Originally posted Oct. 7, 2014, Day # 237
A New Home for Irv
A monologue by Janet S. Tiger © all rights reserved 2014 tigerteam1@gmail.com
(A man comes on, he is older, dressed in construction clothes, carrying a shovel. He smiles broadly)
Hello again! Aren't you the same reporter from earlier today? Did you bring a camera this time? Great! I dug the hole a bit deeper, and was just about to go wash up before they close the bathrooms.
(Listens)
Yes, I think that it's going very well - I plan to have the foundation is tomorrow, and with my solar powered lighting and computer, I can actually watch some TV and get news on the Internet! What an amazing world it is!
Think about it, just a few weeks ago, I was effectively homeless, now look at me! I have successfully homesteaded my property! Do you like that? I think it makes a good sound bite! Speaking of bites, I'm getting hungry....want to join me for dinner?
(Listens)
I have some delicious peanut butter sandwiches, and my ice chest allows me to offer you some milk and fruit.
I am truly prepared for just about anything! You know, it's funny, after I lost my job, and my wife passed away very suddenly from what they call an aneurysm.....but I think it was the thought of losing everything after all these years.....so I was all alone, and then someone suggested (imitates friend’s voice) 'What about family, Irv? Maybe someone can take you in' and I had the brainstorm that you are covering now!
(He points to the side)
This is my only family! Mrs. Frances Lydia Jantzen........R. I. P....rest in peace....beautiful stone, right?
My wife and I bought these matching grave sites years ago, and I know she probably will love the company!
I never thought that I would end up here so soon....but why not? It's paid for....and I have my car so I can go to the library and the beach and visit friends......why can't I put down new roots.....in a place where I'll end up anyhow! I'm just saving time is all.....with my Social Security, I can eat well and even put up a lovely headstone.....so tell me exactly who am I hurting?
(He listens, laughs)
If I get sick? That's easy! I have insurance! With the government, if something happens to me and I need medical assistance, I can go to a fancy resort for $1000 night while I recuperate, but if I'm healthy, which I am, thank goodness!....if I'm healthy, here I stay!
Originally posted Oct. 7, 2014, Day # 237
A New Home for Irv
A monologue by Janet S. Tiger © all rights reserved 2014 tigerteam1@gmail.com
(A man comes on, he is older, dressed in construction clothes, carrying a shovel. He smiles broadly)
Hello again! Aren't you the same reporter from earlier today? Did you bring a camera this time? Great! I dug the hole a bit deeper, and was just about to go wash up before they close the bathrooms.
(Listens)
Yes, I think that it's going very well - I plan to have the foundation is tomorrow, and with my solar powered lighting and computer, I can actually watch some TV and get news on the Internet! What an amazing world it is!
Think about it, just a few weeks ago, I was effectively homeless, now look at me! I have successfully homesteaded my property! Do you like that? I think it makes a good sound bite! Speaking of bites, I'm getting hungry....want to join me for dinner?
(Listens)
I have some delicious peanut butter sandwiches, and my ice chest allows me to offer you some milk and fruit.
I am truly prepared for just about anything! You know, it's funny, after I lost my job, and my wife passed away very suddenly from what they call an aneurysm.....but I think it was the thought of losing everything after all these years.....so I was all alone, and then someone suggested (imitates friend’s voice) 'What about family, Irv? Maybe someone can take you in' and I had the brainstorm that you are covering now!
(He points to the side)
This is my only family! Mrs. Frances Lydia Jantzen........R. I. P....rest in peace....beautiful stone, right?
My wife and I bought these matching grave sites years ago, and I know she probably will love the company!
I never thought that I would end up here so soon....but why not? It's paid for....and I have my car so I can go to the library and the beach and visit friends......why can't I put down new roots.....in a place where I'll end up anyhow! I'm just saving time is all.....with my Social Security, I can eat well and even put up a lovely headstone.....so tell me exactly who am I hurting?
(He listens, laughs)
If I get sick? That's easy! I have insurance! With the government, if something happens to me and I need medical assistance, I can go to a fancy resort for $1000 night while I recuperate, but if I'm healthy, which I am, thank goodness!....if I'm healthy, here I stay!
(Leans in to listen, shakes his head)
Excuse me, do you really think the cemetery is going to call the police on me? Why should they? Look at all the free publicity!
(He lifts up a tablet)
And I even have a blog.......so people can follow all the exciting events of my new home......
(He holds up the tablet to show the reporter)
Last night, I was asleep and a raccoon came nosing around...and I got it on my grave cam!
So you could say, I even have a pet! Yes, my friends, I have received a lot of mail from other people faced with the same problems I have, so I truly believe this is....the wave of the future!
(He turns to go, looks back)
You are right, I think I've made the best of.....a grave situation!
(He exits. End of scene)
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Janet S. Tiger 858-736-6315
JanetSTigerMonologueMania.blogspot.com
Member Dramatists Guild since 1983
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Swedenborg Hall 2006-8
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