With today being Martin Luther King (MLK) day, I was invited over to Dr. BJ’s to assist with his rods. Primarily because I, like MLK, have something to share with everyone. I have a drill.
I arrived to find Passed The Sniff Test and Not Skirt Chaser were also at the house. They were impressed to see me carrying my drill while dressed for success. As an occasional retail employee – today being one of those occasions, I have come to learn that MLK is about retail sales. Like Colbert said about the Sears MLK 50% off mattress sale, “Now you’ll have a dream on a Serta pillowtop. Available in Martin Luther King, Martin Luther Queen and Martin Luther Twin.”
As an occasional friend to many, I have come to learn that MLK is also about moving and drilling. Per Dr. BJ’s request, I played with his rods and my drill while he, Passed The Sniff Test and Not Skirt Chaser patiently waited, handing me screws and brackets whenever needed. Once Dr. BJ had a fully hung rod (two, actually), I headed to the furniture store.
Within an hour or so of being there I got a visit from Dr. BJ and That’s Not Chinese. That’s Not Chinese was in the market for a television stand and Dr. BJ was looking for a table. By the time they left, That’s Not Chinese had purchased both a television stand and a camera and Dr. Bj had gotten very tired. Unfortunately, he didn’t purchase a Martin Luther King.
After work, I met That’s Not Chinese at her house to unload her television stand from my car. “Is it heavy?” I asked her. “No, just awkward.” Awkward was exactly how I felt after we brought in the television stand and I began to take off my scarf. To my and That’s Not Chinese’s surprise, the top buttons on my blouse had come undone and my mamma mias were front and center. “Whoa, hello, I’m the mover, totally bistin’ a move!” “That should increase business, said That’s Not Chinese. “I hope so. This and the fact that I have a drill is soon to draw a crowd.” Very MLK.