{"id":11477,"date":"2014-08-03T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2014-08-03T16:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org\/allin\/?p=11477"},"modified":"2014-08-01T15:28:11","modified_gmt":"2014-08-01T19:28:11","slug":"an-epic-tale-of-summer-interns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org\/allin\/2014\/08\/03\/an-epic-tale-of-summer-interns\/","title":{"rendered":"An epic tale of summer interns"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Odysseus<\/a>

Odysseus and the Sirens. Photo: public domain<\/p><\/div>\n

Little remains now of the once-robust intern culture that dominated the new media office during the summer era. But this one nearly intact artifact was discovered .4 metres below surface in grid sector p-14. —<\/em>Dale Hobson,–new media archaeologist.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

It was said all good things come in threes, yet their number
\n     stands at four.
\nEquipped with the skill of language, and adobe programs,
\nThese girls, not yet acquainted, were unaware of what awaited.
\nAdventures exclusive to public radio they soon embarked.<\/p>\n

Oh Ellen, muse of public radio and delicious baked goods,
\nSing to us now of summer interns\u2019 voyage through sound waves,
\nTell us of the mountains scaled, cows milked and zombies unleashed,
\nUnwieldy computer mouses, podcasts, and lengthy transcriptions.<\/p>\n

The meeting room finds our four heroes sitting, circled, bated breath.
\nMore experienced reporters, hardened by truth\u2019s pursuit,
\nSurround our four rising stars, asking for progress reports.
\nWith much glee, they begin, the journey of summer travels relived.<\/p>\n

Monique, born under Gemini, and clear master of the haiku,
\nWorkers of two jobs and possessor of truly great hair,
\nCan see herself dating a star, perhaps one hit wonder.
\nKnown for exciting reporting skills and her sassy Facebook comments.<\/p>\n

\u201cA mere week ago, under the fury of opened storm clouds
\nI bore witness to a miraculous birth, baby calf.
\nIn the fine name of journalism, urine of a cow
\nBoldly ventured to places unknown. Namely, inside of my mouth. \u201c<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy are you talking in verse?\u201d Martha raises a skeptical brow,
\nAs Monique strikes a pose. Over thirty years\u2019 experience,
\nReveals it\u2019s not in her nature to put up with office antics.
\nAll turn towards the next intern, hair like fields of strawberries, she spake.<\/p>\n

Claire embarks on her second trip around the sun with NCPR.
\nThe veteran and commander of the humble Facebook page.
\nAlways fashionable in stripes, floral, or witty tees,
\nEver willing to give educated movie or album review.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith a happy heart, I proclaim that from my hand I have penned 10,
\nInspiring blog posts before the sun has reached its zenith.\u201d
\nOne of the most prolific artists of all time is she.
\nFrom dog parks to American Girl dolls, on her the public relies.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven as a poet, I cannot follow if you keep speaking,
\nIn verse,\u201d Dale slouches menacingly from his swivel chair.
\n\u201cFinish those APs and transcribe the garden conversation.\u201d
\nNearly deaf, the poet does not deter our heroes, they continue.<\/p>\n

Kelly, eater of both breakfast and lunch before 11:00 am,
\nLurks in the deepest of corners at the fine NCPR.
\nOften attacked by the AC and the sass of fellow interns,
\nA Lorde scholar dressed in J.Crew, with a degree in Harry Potter.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy journalistic ventures have led me to the depths of the web.
\nOh wise colleagues, my mind is saturated by TED talks,
\nand Benedict Cumberbatch. To close, I will quote the great,
\nlate Albus Dumbledore, \u2018Merlin\u2019s beard, lower the AC, I am freezing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kelly, everyone else in the office is warm.\u201d Says Nora, robed,
\nEntirely in black, like a secret. The infant in her arms,
\nNods empathically. Constant bring your child to work day.
\n\u201cNow stop being vague and too detailed. Let\u2019s listen to Natalie.\u201d<\/p>\n

Natalie, a self-proclaimed old soul, baffled by most computers,
\nA poet whose skill surpasses even that of James Franco.
\nOften suffers the misfortune of typing long transcriptions
\nA skilled chef, once had her remote control attached to a brick.<\/p>\n

\u201cFood is mother earth\u2019s sign of love for me. Except for tomatoes.
\nFor my aged cheese soul, the internetz holds much mystery,
\nYet I find myself an expert at WORD transcriptions.
\nAmy Ivy, is a favorite for growth in the garden of my life.<\/p>\n

Natasha and David, one baffled, one alarmed, like spooked children.
\nWith good fortune, Ellen, Muse and overseer enters. David gestures,
\n\u201cEllen these girls are insane,\u201d \u201cWhat do you mean?\u201d incredulous,
\nThis is an absolute riot. Everyone try these croissants I just made.\u201d<\/p>\n

The power of croissants, forged from both cinnamon and chocolate,
\nA peace offering between both parties, experienced and novice,
\nMerging as a collective truth seeking unit. Office mascot, Mugsy, agrees,
\nYet is disgruntled at his lack of a chocolate croissant.<\/p>\n

Thus ends the tale of our heroes four. Those brave interns who wake,
\nEarly hours for justice and good reporting. Battling,
\nAPs and podcast, traversing transcriptions. With joyous hearts we know,
\nPublic radio marks the beginning of their truly epic adventures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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