Ode to Otis
by Jennie L. Stevens Author’s note: The elevator in the library was made by the Otis Elevator Company, hence the title “Ode to Otis.” On November 9, 2020, the elevator caught fire and is now inoperable. If you were in or near the library for the next several days, you would have noticed the distinct odor that resulted.
You had your ups and downs. You were kinda quirky, too, But you gave us a lift when you could And let us down easy, too. So we raise a glass to Otis, Our friend through thick and thin What will we do without Otis? Oh, what a stink we are in! RIP Otis ca. 1972-2020
Electric Blankets Make Me Depressed by Don Paint Electric blankets make me depressed. I don’t want to get up; I don’t want to get dressed. I don’t know why I am so stressed, But electric blankets make me depressed. Electric blankets make me depressed. You’re the reason why I passed the test. Strange, I care no more, no less. Still, electric blankets make me depressed. Electric blankets make me depressed. Comforted I am, but still a mess. Why? I don’t know. I can never guess As to why electric blankets make me depressed. Electric blankets make me depressed. No need for checkers, no need for chess. Although I think you are the best, Electric blankets make me depressed.
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