Asia is a strong young woman who likes climbing. On her lunch break, she climbs the outside wall of the restaurant where she works. All over town she climbs. A laundry, the Post Office, a floral shop, a boutique, a large statue of Eleanor Roosevelt in the park, a mausoleum, a hardware store and the local high school.
There are no mountains or cliffs in the area, so she attacks abandoned warehouses and factories, a Dunkin Donuts, and a pizza parlor. Asia just keeps climbing. Her family says this is healthier than smoking, drinking or drugs. However, they felt uncomfortable when she climbed Uncle Mort, who is 7'2.
One challenge that has thus far defeated her is the flagpole in front of city hall. Shimmying is much different from climbing--a whole other skill set.
The town has begun a campaign to raise money to send her out west where the real cliffs are, which is a good thing.
Unfortunately, her focus on climbing has affected her concentration on the job. How can you make an omelet and forget the egg?
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