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January 2026 #18318 Page #50
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A Fable For Our Time By Charlie Vaccaro
Chapter I The Idea One day a certain builder had an idea for a spec house that would be a sure winner. So, he got together with the best architect in the area and began to describe what he wanted. “Mr. Architect,” he said, “I want the house to have a studio vault with no supports showing so the den will blend right into the living room. The vaulted ceiling in the living room should make it look as big as possible.” “And while you’re at it, put a cambered ceiling in the kitchen so we can have indirect lighting. You know how popular that is. Just make everything volume, volume... and plenty of angles, too.” The meeting went on and on and soon the architect’s notepad was packed full of the wishes and particulars of the enthusiastic builder.
Chapter II
The Plan
Several weeks passed during which the builder and architect met a few more times. Then finally they reviewed the finished plans and the builder was happy. The architect had incorporated every idea and feature. Why the builder didn’t even balk when the architect submitted his bill for 180 hours at more than $50 per hour!
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