Gazspacho for the Scatological Soul

by Steve Murphy - 2/24/2007


One day about 4 years ago, I wrote a story reflecting on the passing of a friend, with a twist. It was a story about love, loss, remembrance, clairvoyance, pride, and embarrassment. I called it "The Messenger". Several friends told me, had it not been for the content, it would make a great candidate for Readers Digest.

Our friend Suzie Tee told me I should write a series of similar stories and put them all together in a book called "Chicken Soup for the Scatological Soul". I thought it was a great idea, but I worried about trademark infringement and litigation, and I just didn't want to take that chance. I thought about using Chili or Jambalaya, but they were too obvious and predictable, so I settled on Gazspacho. And I like the irony added by the fact that it's served cold.

The Messenger - by Steve Murphy - 3/9/2003

myColonoscopy - by Steve Murphy - 2/24/2007