ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact
With a knowing 11 am nod over the cubical wall at her best work friend, Emma Douglas received one back – which meant only one thing.
It was tea time.
Joined in the kitchen by Emily Carter, the two French Quarter public relations professionals entertained themselves with small talk about the weekend.
Which events they went to.
Which events they’re looking forward to going to this week. What they think the events will be like.
Events.
But as the conversation slowly relented to the growing rumble of the kettle, Emma’s mind wondered from whatever Emily was talking about to the bubbles building at the bottom of the jug.
The office kettle at their boutique, bespoke and artisan public relations firm is made of glass – thus lifting the veil on what is typically hidden from view.
“How do they do it?” her inner voice asked herself.
“I’ve seen it a thousand times but each time, I cannot look away. If a fire is a bush television, then a crystal clear hot water jug is an office one.”
As the boil grew increasingly violent, Emily too stopped speaking and focused her attention on the kettle.
The two keep cups were at the ready beside the jug, green tea bags waiting for destiny.
With a great crescendo of chaos, the entire kettle began to rock to and fro as the boil neared the end.
“It’s so amazing how they do it, huh?” offered Emma.
“Yeah. It’s crazy.”
And with that, they made their tea then went back to vaguely answering emails – and began wondering which local eatery is going to get their $10 for a lunch special today.
More to come.
