by William Dotani
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October 27, 2006

The Nose Knows: 100 word story: Fearing to challenge from the normalcy of dazed sane confusion

March 16, 2008 08:18 PM EDT
views: 119 | comments: 46

Stinking substance stuck on the sole of my shoes had lit a fuse in me of intolerant compassion and somehow increased my olfactory senses seventy fold. I could tell when someone had not used a pooper scooper when their doggy left a load on the ground. My powers increased until I was able to use micro currents of wind to direct such smells into homes of offenders. People were begging for relief and soon realized only I had the answer. I made a fortune selling pooper scoopers and bought new shoes. I can now walk in the park without fear.

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Comments: 46

Susan C. Mar 16, 2008, 8:31pm EDT
Good for you!
Curt L. Mar 16, 2008, 8:52pm EDT
LOL Thank you, William! I needed that!
Lisa J Mar 16, 2008, 8:52pm EDT
This is too funny! I wish I felt creative today. I can't figure out how to string two creative words together (to make matters worse, I've now switched to K's laptop, and none of my writing is on here, anyhow).

Great drabble!
Ohhh, this is good, I love it!
I like the humour, Bill! I'm sure you'll walking smiling through the park, filthy rich from the pooper scoopers.
Jim Ross Mar 16, 2008, 9:14pm EDT
The Pooper Scooper Magnate; I love it. Something had to be done with a nose like that. Good job, William.
Chick J. Mar 16, 2008, 9:35pm EDT
I don't think I want to get on your bad side.
Marianne M. Mar 16, 2008, 10:08pm EDT
Hah! If only it were true, William!
penni d. Mar 16, 2008, 10:26pm EDT
this was too, too, funnee, William...too bad you no longer have that PIC of the neighbors' dog poo to post with the story... :)
Donald M. Mar 16, 2008, 10:31pm EDT
Good challange, the four letter word must be melting if you are needing the pooper scooper again. Neighbors letting their four legged critters out again.
That was really a funny drabble.
Kate Keeley Mar 16, 2008, 10:41pm EDT
I can always depend on you to make me laugh and use that opening to make me think a little deeper. What a nice long-term benefit you achieve through just one day's super power.
Parul S. Mar 16, 2008, 10:50pm EDT
This was too funny and almost real......I know how annoying it is to get into something while strolling down the park.....I remember once walking hand in hand with husband, the ambience included a reddening sunset sky and we were reminiscing on some fond memories when my feet landed on .............you know what....we always stay clear of the green grass in the park now...the pavement seems pretty okay for the walks ....lol
Toni V. Mar 16, 2008, 10:54pm EDT
LOL. That's great!
dee b. Mar 16, 2008, 11:02pm EDT
With your flair for writing, and your humour you have composed another well written piece. Thank you for the chuckle.
necee t. Mar 17, 2008, 12:52am EDT
ah, yes, William just keeps on rolling... no matter what... good one...


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Elsie Duggan Mar 17, 2008, 2:27am EDT
So you're the one who invented them, please send me some so I can hand them out to our inconsiderate neighbors who are supposed to pick up after their darlings, but don't even though every so many feet there are those disposable stations where you can actually flush it down, now I wonder who invented them, I loved your drabble, a smile a day keeps the doctor away,
Beverly T. Mar 17, 2008, 4:18am EDT
Terrific drabble. I enjoyed the laugh!

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Pepsie J. Mar 17, 2008, 5:48am EDT
Too funny. Those poop-heads!
Deb J. Mar 17, 2008, 8:33am EDT
William thanks for checking out the migraines and the Lyrica for me. I really appreciate that!! Funny (above that is!)
Becky Powell Mar 17, 2008, 8:35am EDT
Very clever! I like it.
Donald M. Mar 17, 2008, 12:07pm EDT
I kindly suggest to friends that if they are coming in the house to wear smooth soles on their shoes, I dont want poop or gravel either on my carpet. Good drabble.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 17, 2008, 12:56pm EDT
I am smiling with your humor William...Sure I am thrilled...
Marge H. Mar 17, 2008, 1:38pm EDT
Wonderful and funny drabble William. Also one of my pet peeves.
Bonnie S. Mar 17, 2008, 6:32pm EDT
That was funny : )
Anita R. Mar 17, 2008, 7:55pm EDT
William this is marvelous, I love the turn around to the positive!!! Way to go, you got this drabble down perfectly!
Kay M. Mar 17, 2008, 8:00pm EDT
LOL. I am not envious of your power.
Susan B. Mar 17, 2008, 10:39pm EDT
ewwww icky super power! Fun story though :)
Sheila Deeth Mar 17, 2008, 11:00pm EDT
Ah, that was fun William. And they're such a great idea, not that Maggie would ever offend.
Ann R. Mar 17, 2008, 11:40pm EDT
This was powerful in more ways than one, and your ire will stick with me as well.
William Dotani Mar 18, 2008, 1:45am EDT
The last comment of 'ire' made me check the bottom of my shoes.
Alison Pearce Mar 18, 2008, 2:29am EDT
Great drabble!
John F Walter Mar 18, 2008, 5:15am EDT
I love your super hero here! You should do a whole series of these, get someone to illustrate it, and you´d have a bestselling comic book, Bill!
Cristina S. Mar 19, 2008, 12:33pm EDT
ROFL William! Don't I wish... I could walk without fear...
Ruthe M. Mar 19, 2008, 3:59pm EDT
LOL! Oh the power!
Marie J. R. Mar 19, 2008, 9:09pm EDT
you are one cool dude,,, smart too,,,
Wilma M. Mar 19, 2008, 11:16pm EDT
Funny story. I could use your super powers to direct some odors at the hospital! I don't want to direct them back into rooms but perhaps you could aim them at Washington DC. That would be putting them to good use.
Wilma M. Mar 19, 2008, 11:17pm EDT
Sorry I haven't been around much lately. Another busy week at the hospital fighting off influenza and norovirus. The norovirus has really made an impact there - patients, doctors and nurses falling victim. Do you have any super powers over that?
Wilma M. Mar 19, 2008, 11:18pm EDT
I'm just praying that I don't get it. The incubation period is 12- 48 hrs so I am keeping track of the hours as they pass. I would hate to pass it on to my grandkids as the people with it have been SO SICK!
William Dotani Mar 20, 2008, 7:39am EDT
Although I've slept 15 of the last 24 hours, I feel run down and I'm sneezing.
Donald M. Mar 20, 2008, 2:29pm EDT
Your sneezing sounds like allergies. I have sneezed more this year than I can ever remember.
Anmol D ♥ Mar 20, 2008, 8:48pm EDT
LOL! This was cute.
Wanda H. Mar 20, 2008, 9:10pm EDT
Very nice and a great power! great drabble.
Mary Z. Mar 21, 2008, 1:59pm EDT
Still laughing even though it's so true. Terrific drabble, William.
Wilma M. Mar 24, 2008, 4:09pm EDT
What exactly IS "dazed sane confusion"?

I think I might live there.
Wilma M. Mar 24, 2008, 4:10pm EDT
Hope you are feeling well today. I just found out the hospital called me yesterday at 10 AM and asked if I would work all or part of the evening shift. Whoops. I rarely ever check my home phone for messages as my friends just call my cell if I don't answer at home. I don't have anything on the phone that SHOWS I have a message. I need to get a new phone anyway so had better look for one with that feature.
Wilma M. Mar 24, 2008, 4:11pm EDT
So far, no cloud dandruff here today. We had a few flurries when we came out of church yesterday but it quickly stopped. I don't have any left on the ground though they do have some just a few miles from here.

Probably global warning is centered over my house. Not enough of it though to warm me up!

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