Showing posts with label "populists". Show all posts
Showing posts with label "populists". Show all posts

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Apt Recognition

the abhorrent priorities of the nouveau riche aside, the wealthy regularly donate to institutions worthy of their generosity. the Caddinghams deem the agricultural division of the state fair of Iowhampton such a one; the butter cow, flower arrangements and giant squash so featured delight the simple fair-goers.

for such, our names forever pave the walkway to the Agriculture Building at the fairgrounds.

Friday, June 6, 2008

A Reversal of Fortune

a rather cruel twist of fate necessitates my temporary employment with the local school district. until I mitigate the effects of an ill-advised investment, I teach those so unfortunate as to be born too near the equator to speak English properly.

worse, I work at a school named for Nebraskashire's most famous politician--a populist silverite Presbyterian who supported all manner of anarchic activity.