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A Note From the "Man Behind the Curtain" What innocently started as a way Rick and I could make sure we stayed connected after I moved away from Ohio... and as a "birthday present" to Rick, I offered to be the web master of a site for him. At that time Rick was contributing to Ted Kane's web blog, CRAPSHOOT! (a great Blog that I wish was still available). Ted joined the Naked Sunfish family on Issue 2. Shorty after Dr John Bennett joined (Issue 5 ) and we were off and running. Never did I think that this would go on for so long (111 issues and counting) ... but it has, with many different and talented contributors. Each and every one has added to the quality and diversity of Naked Sunfish. As a family of contributors we have celebrated successes, and shared the loss of family, friends, mentors and loyal pet companions. Rick's "birthday present" 18 years ago has turned into something much more .... an ad-free voice for all who contribute... Also, I want to say that as the person who puts every issue of Naked Sunfish together, that Rick and I read evey submission.. and the talent of our contributors is amazing. The stories, poems, art and reviews draw readers in ... and that is something we are proud of. To steal a sign off from our contributor (and friend), Dr. John Bennett... Onword! Dan Eley The Non-Fiction Theater of the Truly Mundane Bar of Mirrors by Scene: the bar area of an Italian restaurant on Siesta Key, Florida. The room’s windows have heavy drapes, open to let the winter sun into the restaurant. Crystal chandeliers both hang shimmering from the ceiling and set majestically on the dramatic … almost imposing … stone and Maplewood bar. Elongated, heavily framed mirrors hang seemingly on every wall big enough to accommodate their reflective beauty. Being the Holidays, festive lights accentuate the glass of the chandeliers and mirrors. Rick and Yvonne sit leisurely at one corner of the bar, idly perusing the happy hour menu while chit chatting with the bartender. Rick – Wow! The place looks so celebratory! (To the bartender) Have you guys always had so many mirrors or are there some new ones? Yvonne – Just beautiful! Rick – Seems like more. Yvonne – It must seem that way because of all the Christmas lights. They add to all the reflected light. Rick – Indeed! (Again, to the bartender) It’s like having a lovely glass of wine at VERSAILLES!!! Bartender (with a mix of ignorance and innocence) – WHAT’S THAT?!!! Curtain Cast:
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The Non-Fiction Theater of the Truly Mundane Context by Scene: A large seafood restaurant/supper club in Sarasota, Florida. A long L shaped bar of dark wood and marble dominates the backstage. The half-full dining area seemingly envelops the front of the stage, giving the audience a feel of inclusion in the space. The bar itself is lively and mostly crowded. Rick is seen swiftly … and determinedly … making his way stage right to stage left where the restroom doors are. Another gentleman keeps stride 5 or 6 steps behind Rick. The gentleman is obviously also on his way to relieve himself. Both Rick and the gentleman behind … exude a sense of urgency. Suddenly, the men’s room door bursts open. Two 20-something men burst out … and briskly walk towards Rick. They are laughing and chatting loudly. 20-something #1 – Remember The Jerk? 20-something #2 – The old Steve Martin flick? Yes, I do! 20-something #1 (while laughing robustly) - What the hell did he call his dog? You remember? 20-something #2 (also chuckling) - I dunno. I forget. As the two quickly move past, Rick stops in his tracks and turns to face the young men. The gentleman behind him …. now staring intently at Rick … abruptly stops as well. Rick (yelling back at the oblivious 20-somethings) – SHITHEAD!!! The gentleman who had been following to the men’s room, stares at Rick curiously. He then scrunches his face, gives Rick a suspicious … then panicked stare … turns and retreats pell-mell in the opposite direction. Curtain Cast: 20-something #1 – his young, relieved self
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