Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Episode 3

(overheard conversation at the Portland Public Library, while sitting in a very comfortable chair)

Two men standing and one sitting at one of these tables. "...so now you'll be teaching us some Micmac words."

This was spoken just before an intoxicated woman was removed nearby by two policemen. Later as we were leaving, one of the officers returned holding a book by his thumb and forefinger at chest level, that the woman had apparently had 'borrowed' before being asked to leave. I had to smile.
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  1. KathyFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Micmac words and drunks at the library, eh? And some people think libraries are dull!

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  2. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    I love this atmosphere,this place looks so cozy!
    Léia

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  3. VPFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Any idea about the title 'borrowed'?

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  4. SunnyFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    You've really confirmed just how dull our library is!
    ☼ Sunny

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I wonder what that all meant?

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  6. RedPatFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Could be a TV show in that library! Nice looking place.

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  7. Stefan JanssonFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Ha,that is quite a scene.

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  8. ButchFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Watch it on TV news or go to the library, same thing but more interesting in person I would imagine.

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  9. cieldequimperFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Love this eavesdropping series!

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  10. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Well, I was going to say something about "eavesdropping" but Ciel beat me to it! You do hear some interesting conversation when you listen... Reminds me again never to "talk" in hospital hallways, elevators, and airplanes as you never know "who" is listening... I guess that I will have to add libraries to that list - hah!

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  11. Chattahoochee Valley DailyFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Intersting. Will there be an episode 4?

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  12. Bob CroweFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Do you know the Overheard series, e.g., http://www.amazon.com/Overheard-New-York-UPDATED-Conversations/dp/B001G8WU3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1298517079&sr=1-1 ? There are others. Right up your alley.

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  13. Leif HagenFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Looks like a nice library - I STILL have to get some public library shots for my blog! Thanks for the idea!

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  14. LowellFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Are you making a movie? Got some good dialogue going. Libraries aren't as quiet as they used to be, though. And dontcha wonder why restaurants have to play music which consists mostly of females screeching at the top of their lungs while you're trying to eat some food and have a decent conversation with the people you brung?

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