Speaking of oral tradition, there may be no written record of a couple of answering machine greetings I thought up on a long commute or two from San Dimas back to Compton.

Ring, ring.

Hello.

How many times have you said to yourself, “I wish I could talk to the Robinsons.“, but have not had the chance?

Well, now, for a limited time only, in this special telephone offer, you, yes, that’s right, you, can leave your message after the tone.

Act now. You can’t afford to pass up this amazing opportunity!

And, remember, this offer is not available in stores.

Beep…

Ring, ring.

Hello.

How many times have you said to yourself, “Why did I dial this number? What made me do this sinful thang?”

Well, God has the answer for each and every one of us. Let me quote to you from the scriptures, Geronimo two, verse five.

“And, behold, when he called, the Lord did answer unto him, ‘Leave your message after the tone.‘”

Beep…

They need a good reader. Who, in the van roaring south on 605 through the sleepy, 2AM darkness, was me.