Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Calisthenics: Because-ing

Why my sister married an asshole

  1. Because she finds comfort in leather interiors
  2. Because his laugh is silent
  3. Because she thinks soul patches and playing percussion are artistic
  4. Because her finger needed a tan line
  5. Because she was late
  6. Because she knew nothing else
  7. Because she refuses to sign prenups
  8. Because they bring the wrong Bible to church
  9. Because he owns a python
  10. Because she laughs when he says "wicked pisser" in his Maine accent
  11. Because I already expect boring Christmas gifts
  12. Because it showcases the ultimate worst-case scenario
  13. Because he regularly gives her bouquets of the neighbors' flowers
  14. Because I didn't call her
  15. Because they both sing in the shower
  16. Because she prefers potbellies
  17. Because the empty motions of washing dishes gives room for rumination
  18. Because she's watched The Notebook too many damn times
  19. Because the arrangement of wall plaques is her forte
  20. Because the newspaper never comes on time
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  1. Candis M.February 28, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Christine,
    This is such an interesting topic to “because” about. “Why my sister married an asshole” could definitely be a great title to a well orchestrate piece. I would like to see where this piece can transcend in a future read. I laughed at “Because her finger needed a tan line”, this could potentially be the opening line; it encompasses a “matter-of-fact” attitude as if she doesn’t need another reason other than that to get married. “Because I didn’t call her” suggests that the speakers take the blame for her sister’s decision to “marry an asshole”. I think the overall concept is great, and with development, could be an interesting piece.

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