Mr. Someone started his morning with a bad news text from his bank. Unable to handle any more stress or expenses, he nervously took an hour off work so he could call the bank teller regarding his home mortgage payments. As it turned out, due to the national increase in overall interest rates, his monthly mortgage payments were set to go up this year. He had sold everything he owned back in Nowhere Town just to afford the down payment on a smaller house out in the middle of nowhere. Even though he was working nonstop all week long, he still had to miss a payment almost every month. The expenses just kept piling up—from the kids’ school fees to installment payments for the furniture and the car. On top of that, there was no sign of a promotion at work, especially with the new colleague who had practically taken […]
Month: July 2026
“Be content with a little, O soul, so that you see the king and the bagger as one.”
– Mrs. Someone: “Get up! We promised the kids we’d take them out today, and it’s already noon.” – Mr. Someone: “Get the kids ready first, then call me.” – “The kids are ready, we’re all waiting for you.” – “Can’t you guys go by yourselves? I really don’t have the energy.” – “Since we moved to this city, you haven’t spent a single day with the kids, and you even work on Saturdays. Don’t go back on your word now. Get up, the kids are waiting.” – “Alright, alright, I’m coming! I’ll get up now.” Ever since Mr. Someone got his promotion, he works six days a week. His administrative duties force him to stay late at the office every day, which is why he hates spending his one day off out in the city traffic. But the kids don’t understand these things, and to be fair, they have […]
“Like an ox blindfolded at the millstone’s side, Running till dusk, remaining where it applied”
– “The rogues salute you, making their souls your slaves; They get drunk from your cup, the drunken people salute you.” …𝄞⋆ ݁♪ .˖ ݁♬⋆.˚𝄞… “O desire of desire, remove that veil from it; I know no one but him, the drunken people salute you.” …𝄞⋆ ݁♪ .˖ ݁♬⋆.˚𝄞… – “What a sweet melody. I loved it, even though I have no idea what it means. Who are you?” – “Nobody.” – “Well, what are you?” – “Nothing.” – “I mean… what do you want with me?” – “Nothing.” – “How did you get here?” – “You came to me… 23 years later.” – “I don’t get what you’re saying at all, but I don’t know why I’m so glad you’re here. It feels really good. Don’t go anywhere; stay with me always…” – “I have always been with you, I am, and I always will be. I am absolute […]
“Be he a king or cobbler, rich or poor, When sleep arrives, the day is done for both once more.”
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The next morning, after a long sleep, Mr. Someone rolled out of bed to find the whole house still fast asleep. His two oldest sons were definitely studying from home today, which explained why they hadn’t left for school. His younger daughter and son had, as usual, fallen asleep in front of the TV in the living room. However, his three school-aged daughters were nowhere to be found—they must have woken up bright and early, like little angels, and headed off to their classes. As for Mrs. Someone, she wouldn’t be waking up anytime soon. Mr. Someone thought to himself, “I’d better brew our usual coffee with cloves and cocoa, sit down, and watch the daily painting show on TV. I’ll turn the volume way up to wake everyone.” He picked up his little boy, tucked him into his bed, switched the TV—which had been left on since last night—to […]
“No moment in the world is sweeter than this one, Free from thoughts of good or bad, and burdened by none.”
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Mr. “Someone” wakes up at whatever hour he pleases every single day to go to work. It’s a job that he both loves and makes a handsome living from. In fact, he is thoroughly satisfied with his life; with such a minimal workload (about 4 hours a day), he can easily cover all his expenses. What’s more, there is always plenty of money left over, allowing him, “Mrs. Someone,” and their seven children to dine at the finest restaurants in the city several times a week. They can also take time off whenever they wish—vacations that are always effortlessly approved so they can travel without a care in the world. In the city of “Nowhere,” everyone lives exactly like this, and it isn’t considered strange at all. From morning till night, Mrs. Someone either spends her time watching movies and enjoying herself with her friends, or plays girlish games with […]