Tuesday Tirade: A sequence of unfortunate events.

That’s why I don’t drive. Plus I can’t reach the pedals.”

Event #1: Truck will not start.
Event #2: Lifting the hood reveals interior hood insulation shredded by squirrels.
Event #3: Called for a tow ($120).
Event #4: Mechanic informs me that the fuel pump needs to be replaced and repair time is two days.
Event #5: Cancelled jobs I needed to drive to.
Event #6: Truck repaired ($1000).
Event #7: During drive to rescheduled jobs, truck will not start.
Event #8: Called for a tow ($110) (Glad I was closer).
Event #9: Garage closed on the weekend, but—

[bright spot]

Event #9a: Mechanic who worked on the truck happened to be there and was able to check for the problem.
Event #10: Two days later, verified that the new fuel pump was faulty.
Event #11: Informed that they will be a delay in getting the part (2 days).
Event #12: Waiting.

Anyone want to buy a used truck?

-Leon

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Leon Stevens is a multi-genre author, composer, guitarist, songwriter, and an artist, with a Bachelor of Music and Education. He published his first book of poetry, Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures in January 2020, followed by a book of original classical guitar compositions, Journeys, and a short story collection of science fiction/post-apocalyptic tales called The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories. His newest publications are the novella trilogy, The View from Here, which is a continuation of one of his short stories, and a new collection of poetry titled, A Wonder of Words.

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I am an author, composer, and an artist. I published my first book of poetry: Lines by Leon – Poems, Prose, and Pictures in January 2020 and a book of original classical guitar compositions. My latest book is a short story compilation of science fiction/post-apocalyptic tales called, The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories.

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