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Ali Shonak
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:27 pm |
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A Fond Farewell
 Friends, I am on my way to the Vatican. You would have never guessed it, but the new pope asked me to become His closest friend--and advisor--in spiritual and worldly matters. And I know what He is going to ask me the moment He personally meets me at the Vatican’s Aeroporto: “Ubi possum potiri petasi similes isti?” Yeah, I know, that’s the question on your mind as well: “Where can I get a hat like that?”
I feel that this career move is a gigantic step upward for me. Do I need to mention the fine dental plan that comes with such excellent working conditions and generous remuneration? However, my motives for accepting His offer are not entirely mercenary: I know, I will enjoy guiding His Holiness through His daily labors. Of course, OUR foremost goals will be world peace, universal goodwill and tolerance toward all--and WE are going to do something about the lack of cooperation between those folks there in Palestine! By golly! WE are going to send in the Vatican’s Swiss Guard, by gum!
But most of all, since His Holiness and I speak pig Latin, there shall be unbridled laughter throughout the papal chambers—if not the entire Vatican, and not just after regular business hours.
So, I’ll see you at the Sistine Chapel, huh? Maybe we can have lunch or just look at the ceiling? Meanwhile, Deus vobiscum, and watch which way you point your umbrella. Ta ta, I’m off to Sky Harbor Aeroporto. (Isn’t it odd to name a desert airport “Sky Harbor”? But WE are going to do something about that, too!)
Ite, missa est.
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