Name Game
Just In Time When an elderly man tripped over a crack in the sidewalk and landed with an undignified yikes, a young man rushed over to help. “Just in time,” the man muttered as he struggled to sit up. “How do you know me?” the young man asked. The old man blinked. “I don’t.” “You called me.” “What?” “I’m Justin Tyme,” the young man said proudly, extending a hand. The old man stared for a moment. “I’m Abel.” “I’m not sure about that,” said Justin. “I am definitely Abel.” “You seem pretty confident about that.” “I can prove it.” “Go ahead.” “Well, for starters, I could use a hand.” Justin frowned. “That doesn’t prove you’re able.” The old man sighed. “Could you call someone for me?” “Sure. Who?” “Anita Minnit.”
Justin checked his watch. “Okay. I can wait a minute.” “No, Anita Minnit.” “That’s what I said. I’ll wait.” The old man rubbed his forehead and said, “I’ll stay put, just in case.” “It’s Justin Tyme. My cousin is Justin Kace.” “Never mind.” “Really. I’m happy to call someone if you wish.” “Okay. Ben Dover.” Justin looked horrified. “Why would I bend over? You just asked for a hand.” With considerable effort, the man pushed himself to his feet. Just then, he spotted a friend walking toward him. “Annie Whey!” he called out. After several seconds had passed, Justin decided to nudge him. “Anyway, what?” Some mysteries, the man decided, were not worth solving. So Justin turned and went on his merry way— arriving at his destination just in time. Submitted by Jim Surmanek, West Valley resident
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14 Estrella Publishing - Mountain View magazine
July 2026
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