Cheeky Monkey. by Matt Zurbo   Freddy was a cheeky monkey. (Freddy, cheeky grin, farting. In background, best friend, monkey, Louie, holding his nose.) Everywhere he went, people said: “Hey, there goes one cheeky monkey…” (Freddy, Louie trailing behind, stealing hat from man in crowd.) Freddy had to be cheeky. It was fun. It was … Continue reading Day 165: Cheeky Monkey

Inhibition Sal by Matt Zurbo Inhibition Sal stepped up on the edge. (Little girl standing on the edge of a three foot ledge on the water's edge, looking down. Three other kids laughing, running and jumping past her, into the water.) (Girl alone, looking down from edge, other kids in water, watching her, happy.) It … Continue reading Day 164: Inhibition Sal

Big or Small by Matt Zurbo   Sometimes I wonder… am I big or small? A large wave, I’m terrified! Yet to a crab I’m very tall. Indeed, in the ocean, I can be both things at once – (Kid snorkling.) Speechless in a whale’s shadow, a hunter about to pounce. (Swimming over a crayfish.) … Continue reading Day 163: Big or Small

The Underwater Tree House by Matt Zurbo   (Kid looking dreamily at the sky above the treetops.) “Dad, I’m going to play in the tree house,” William said. (Dad a hairy fisherman with waterproof pants on. Porch full of craypots, etc… seagulls. Kid putting on deep sea diver’s gear, helmet beside him.) “Are the conditions … Continue reading Day 162: The Underwater Treehouse