An Ancient Affair

An Ancient AffairWe Build the pyramids.We use sleds, wheels, ramps, rope, giant rolling pins, levers and vitamin supplements. The foreman hates us. He thinks we are dogs with slow reflexes, and he uses his whip generously, especially on me. Says it hurts him more than it hurts us. A comedian. It bothers us that he holds a position of power. We secretly plot against him during coffee breaks, and one day he finds himself in the shadow of a falling obelisk. A shame, we say, gravity strikes again. B...