The Intriguing Thomas Jefferson
Modern Satire
Here I go on another adventure. It is time to explore certain political characters. And as the race heats up I just have to note the gain that Thomas Jefferson is getting. I want to know what is his secrets. I want to know what is his strategy. I am reporter Matthew Carrey. I have been with the Washington Times for many years. And if I could complete this interview and ask the questions that have never been asked before. Then I could become partner. So here I am all the way from Longs, Connecticut traveling to Virginia. All of my life I have been in Connecticut, maybe because I was born there maybe because of the weather maybe because of the people. I don't know but travel usually is for the rich. And my boss is paying for all my accommodations. I don't know whether I want to get on his inventive side. Or maybe on his political side. Or maybe on his home side. Jefferson is a moving character. And he is live action with his thoughts and realism. He was the founding father who penned down the Declaration of Independence. He was a successful lawyer and teacher. He worked his way up from poverty. Or so I heard, I really want to find out the real Jefferson. Virginia is a charming state. It is very flourishing and about. The charm the southern charm is influencing. Even with its known stance on slavery, Virginia is deeply rooted in American history. Afterall it is George Washington's home state but this is about Jefferson. It is a hassle to get through all the beauty of Virginia, the wide open land, the beautiful big trees and the homely welcome. I could see why Jefferson came from here. They say Jefferson is not as strict as he seems. And they say that he has a lot of curiosity. I just want to follow him for a day and see what it is like to be him. Days and days of traveling and yet no sight of his mansion. Then at the bar, I asked on horse back and everyone knows him. And they look to him like he is still governor. He was governor. I thought Jefferson would be at the bar since he is reverenced so much. I guess I thought Jefferson like to drank among his peers. But he seem to be close off and kinda intuitive in his ways. I asked for stories about Jefferson. And some were off and awkward. Some were romanizers and some were the scientist who kept on inventing. And eventually I turned in to the inn, and in the middle of the night I heard Jefferson stopped by the inn asking for a reporter. And so I eventually interrupted in my bed clothing. And that's when Jefferson changed attitude and told me to get ready and bring my things. And that I would be a guest at his mansion. So I quickly and steadily got ready. Jefferson did not let anyone ride his horses somehow this time he preferred to ride with me. And he told me tales of his Virginia. He told the history of Virginia with a great memory and recollections. He was fascinating and intriguing. And in good health, even his daughter could not slow him down. I never would forget the way he carried his cane and umbrella as if it was a sword. And he would never stop with his grasp and ahs moments. He would dive into brainstorming and inventions. I remember going into his office and he was coming up with a vast array of things. He said if DaVinci could not stop neither could he. And he would share history of each of his statues. And he would talk on and on about his inventions what inspired him and how the process came about. And he would grace his knowledge of history even world history. Until I interrupted Jefferson and gracefully I did. And he nabbed with a slight smile and apt attitude. Jefferson was so much and I had to get back before my boss worried and stop the accommodations. So Jefferson invited me for one last tea time and shared that he was just like me adventurous and witty and smart before becoming the Statesmen he is today
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Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous
Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee
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