Fictional stories about a real American crisis… by Illinois Review columnist John F. Di Leo Early in his career with Illinois Review, John F. Di Leo set out to educate the public about the problem of vote fraud. Most Americans […]
Overheard, in a basement in Delaware,April 27, AD 2021“Good evening, sir!”“Oh. Good evening.”“I have soup for you, sir!”“Oh.”“Here you are, sir, Kitchen Cabinet Soup, sir.”“Never heard of it.”“Well, the cook said Kitchen Cabinet Soup is basically just a vegetable soup […]
Overheard, in a basement in Delaware, April 26, AD 2021:“Good evening, sir! Ready for soup?”“Oh, Rhett… what are you doing here?”“Uh, I work here, sir… remember, I took the part time job bringing you soup each evening, sir?”“Isn’t the cook’s […]
Overheard, in a basement in Delaware, April 25, AD 2021:“Good evening, sir! Ready for soup?”“Oh, certainly. What do we have tonight?”“Swedish Meatball Soup, sir!”“Oh? Neat. What’s in it?”“Swedish meatballs, sir.”“What else?”“Soup, I guess.”“No, didn’t she tell you the other ingredients?”“I’m […]
Overheard, in a basement in Delaware, April 24, AD 2021: “Good evening, sir, I hope you’re hungry!” “Oh yes. Always ready for soup. What do we have tonight?” “Well, sir, I haven’t heard of this one before… Your cook said […]
Overheard, in a basement in Delaware, April 23, AD 2021: “Good evening, sir! Happy Friday!” “What’s happy about it.” “Well, sir, for starters, you have some delicious soup heading your way!” “Soup? Oh, goodie.” “Beef Shank and Barley Soup, sir. […]
Overheard, in a basement in Delaware, April 22, AD 2021: “Good evening, sir! Rhett Snapper here, sir!” “Oh, hello again. Do you have soup for me?” “Yes indeed, sir! Spicy Shrimp with Ramen, tonight, sir.” “Oh? What’s that?” “Spicy Shrimp […]
Overheard, in a basement in Delaware,April 21, AD 2021: “Good evening, sir,” “What’s that?” “I said Good Evening, sir.” “What?” “Just, Good evening, sir. “ “Oh. Is it?” “Oh. Umm… hmm… literally… Yes sir, I suppose it’s a good evening, […]
By John F. Di Leo January 19, 2020 A.D. Concerned about the many rumors and press reports swirling around the former Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle’s plan to “go a different way,” the leadership of Duchess Meghan’s alma mater, […]
By John F. Di Leo January 23, 2019 A.D. Imagine a tour group, composed of children or teenagers – visiting a big tourist town like New York or Los Angeles – hanging out politely in front of a well-known local […]