Stuff I Write

Hi, I'm Aaron Rushton. Almost everybody I know either wants to shoot me or wants to hug me. And at times, both.

Friday, April 18, 2003

Rich Dead Guy Provides Rides for Tots
Robert T.F. Ho was the owner of Quick Stop Laundry on Millbank Road up until two days ago. Then Mr. Ho died. So, now that Mr. Ho has seen so kindly as to remove himself from the picture, it’s OK for us to talk about him behind his back.
According to the widow Mrs. Ho, “Robert always enjoyed watching the kids play in the park across the street. He felt sorry for the kids who had to wait to use the equipment, especially the little ones.”
So Mr. Ho made a difference. Before his death, Mr. Ho made an anonymous donation to the city parks and recreation department. With this donation, the department has purchased $11,000 worth in new rides. These rides will be distributed among three of the city parks.
One of the new rides is the “Hanging Gate”, an iron pole protruding from the ground with a gate children can use to push themselves in circles. Another is the Super Slide for Tiny Toddlers. The Super Slide is a slide designed for preschoolers, meant to give the thrill of the big-kid slide without the fear of the big-kid climb to the top.
The children who experience the joy of the playground in the years to come will never know Mr. Robert T.F. Ho, but there will always be a lasting mark left by the good will and love for children displayed by this man. Domo arigato, Mr. Robert Ho.

Monday, April 07, 2003

Mafia Love

So you want to date my daughter,
You worthless little slob…
Youse better treat her good,
Her poppa’s in da mob.
Everything will be just fine
If you treat little Sofia right.
If you do not, then Tony here,
Will be at your house in the middle of the night.
Keep your hands unto yourself
That is where they should be.
If you so much as touch my daughter,
I’ll string you up from a tree.
And just so you are prepared,
You might be followed by a van.
Do not be too alarmed,
It’s just a simple hit man.
At some point on your date, you might
Be approached by the FBI
Whatever they may say or ask,
Remember, I’m just the garbage guy.
So here’s an extra hundred,
For the special night.
And if you make my daughter cry,
I’ll make sure you get whacked right.