...Grey members of the sublime secretariat were busy picking seedless table grapes in my garden early this morning, with the questionable assistance of a large number of volunteers, many of whom appear to have eaten a large quantity of the harvest. Fortunately, I am the possessor of an extraordinarily abundant crop this year, even after the rainbow lorikeets, blackbirds and human helpers have helped themselves.
It is always useful to be energetic whenever food is ready to be picked; wastefulness and laziness being amongst the most unenlightened of habits. Being overly energetic is just as silly, as is the wasteful overuse of energy in any circumstances. Many of the volunteers, and most of my staff, are now snoozing as it is the middle of the day and the sun is rather hot.
Eating fruit, such as fresh grapes, is very wise indeed after any sort of exertion. Water and electrolytes need to be replenished if life is to continue in a homeostatic manner. Resting is also important after any sort of excitement. How are your neurons today, dear reader?
Well, I have spent the morning interviewing candidates for the very important duties concerning the maintenance of my celestial teapot. I am not sure if any of them are suitably qualified. Do you know of any conscientious person who is currently seeking a position as a celestial mechanic?
Here are some previous blog-pamphlet postings you may find relevant, and even elegant:
A convoy of celestial teapots
The teapots have landed
Early arrival
You may also wish to peruse these references:
Endowments - By Hero
How to impress the other guests
Test your knowledge
Perhaps the interviewees were too romantic. They may even have been eclectic, eccentric and syncretic. In any vacant yet non-operatic position, I usually prefer to employ someone classical, practical but not necessarily musical. What am I to do?
Most of the questions I asked appeared to be too difficult for any of the candidates to answer. This usually happens only when I interview persons for positions here as political servants. How many of the following questions are you able to answer correctly?
1. What is renewable energy and why is it important?
2. How often do you make a battery?
3. What is pollution?
4. How has Saint Erasmus of Formiae assisted your career to date?
5. When do you usually apply the theory of electromagnetism?
6. What is the difference between an emission and an admission?
Perhaps I should tell you something of the candidates. Firstly, a couple of gentlemen who wish to share the position came along with a highly commendable reference from Sir Joseph Swan. They have previously worked at the Savoy Theatre in London, meaning they are probably quite familiar with everything to do with electricity.
The two gentlemen believe they have a great deal of patience for the mechanics of celestial teapots, Meccano and Mikado. They have previously worked with the pirates of Penzance, and on HMS Pinafore, meaning they are quite well equipped to handle anything ridiculous. One of the gentleman has the additional good fortune of a recommendation from Mr John Scott Russell.
Another candidate believes himself to be an expert on static electricity and ecstatic audiences. He says he knows a great deal about conducting, and even various types of resistance and surge protection possibilities, though I have my doubts. However, I am keen to learn more about his claims that increasing power and emotional expression can transport people towards deeper truths and unified theories.
The final interviewees of the morning were twin ladies who between them appear to know a great deal about geography, music, grapes, currants, currents, current events and the affairs of their father. The elder of the ladies also assisted with the harvest this morning, which was very kind of her.
Well, I am now charged with the difficult task of deciding which, if any, candidate(s) may be suitably employed as in a celestial mechanical capacity. However, I think I may be forced to advertise the position again. Do you think it is your destiny to work for me?
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