C.: d.c is calling me from his truck. He must have been called into work last night. “Hi, d.c. I thought you were on leave. Were you called into work last night?
d.: No, Cal.E. I was just doing some Christmas shipping for my wife and kids. How are you doing?
C.: I am a cat, so I am fine. I do NOT need to worry about buying gifts for anyone. I may get a cat toy from Mom and Dad on Christmas. That will be the only way that I will know that it is a special day.
On an unrelated subject, how are you spending your time while you are on leave, d.c, besides Christmas shopping?
d.: Well, I have just been trying to relax. Having dissociative disorder really made me tired. So, last night, my wife and I just chilled and watched T.V. There was a new comedy that she was anxious to see.
C.: How was it?
d.: I would like to say that it was the worst. T.V. show. EVER!
C.: Was it?
d.: Not even close. There have been so many bad television shows that have stuck around because of good ratings, though, I am afraid this one may stay on the air. Are you aware that my alter ego, Elvis Presley, once shot a television set because he was so disgusted with the content on it?
C.: I was. It makes sense. I don’t understand what you humans see in the “idiot box.” I just tune it out. What made this show stand out? d.: Well, I usually like shows that are different, ones that most people would say are “weird.” This show started out trying to be different, but then just became plain silly. I realize humans watch T.V to escape reality, but I need some kind of plot to concentrate on. I do NOT see how some of these shows even get on the air, much less stay on the air.
C.: Maybe you should write one, dc.
d.: No, I don’t think that is a good idea. Most of these writers know the executives that they sell their shows. They have an “in” that I don’t have. Besides, I write books, not T.V. shows.
C.: I guess there is a difference between the two. Your books require the reader to think. I am usually surprised at the ending of your books, like most humans who read your books are. Maybe you should just stop watching T.V. and write. You seem to enjoy that.
d.: I do, it is a lot of effort, but I enjoy the sense of satisfaction I get when I finish writing a book. It is a lot like finishing a difficult race, like a marathon or a really long triathlon. Since my body is not capable of standing up to doing those anymore, I get my satisfaction by writing.
C.: So, it is a lot like work?
d.: no, Cal.E. WORK is a four-letter word. It implies doing something that one does NOT enjoy doing. Effort is a determined attempt. Work does require effort, but it is not usually enjoyable.
C.: You are correct that work is a four-letter word! I am a cat! I do not want to do ANY work, or even exert effort! Maybe I should just watch T.V. That does not require work or effort!
d.: Truer words were never spoken.
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