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Panic Central

Panic Central by Ed DeJesus Biff: Let's check in with Myra Cringe, out on the roadways. Myra, what are conditions like out there?   Myra: Biff, I'm standing by the highway and, as you can see, there's a thin layer of civility that's wearing away to some treacherous black iciness underneath.   Biff: And how's the traffic?   Myra: Traffic is moving along at a standstill, Biff. This is Myra Cringe, StressWatch 7 News.   Biff: Thanks, Myra. Chuck Dire is standing by in a local supermarket. Chuck, what's the outlook there?   Chuck: It's not good, Biff. I spoke with the manager only a few minutes ago, and he says they're expecting an accumulation of at least 6 to 7 shoppers per register over the next few hours. Possibly worse.   Biff: Sounds like they're really getting walloped.   Chuck: They really are. He doesn't expect it to let up all night.   Biff: Any advice for our viewers, Chuck?   Chuck