Vodcast: The Jarthen Foundation

Hello dear readers,

It is I, your beloved author, here with some very exciting content for your consumption! In this edition of the Jarth-cast, you will be treated to a brief edition of our celebrated mailbag segment where I will respond in writing to your comments, and a fantastic introductory video about the Jarthen Foundation.

Let's get things rolling with the mailbag! Our first comment from the jar is from Jennie in Philadelphia who writes,

I just love Elvis pipe-weed! And no, that's not a typo.

Thanks for all the support, Jennie. I know that we here at the Jarthen Project have come under fairly heavy fire for our depiction of responsible substance use by youths and elves, and it's really good to know that some people out there are open-minded enough to appreciate this ironic appraisal of post-Carter narco-policy. I can assure you, dear Jennie, that we will continue to maintain this high-caliber satire throughout the rest of Jarthen's narrative; our jibes at the spindly fingers of Uncle Sam's folly will never be stopped.

Our second comment comes from -- surprise, surprise -- Jennie in Philadelphia who writes,

Your chicken dance was awesome and your hair was really pretty. You bring joy wherever you go. Dance, chicken, dance

I assume this comment was directed more towards Melissa than myself, but I'm going to go ahead and attempt to address the manifold implications contained within its spare lines nevertheless. I'm sure that Melissa is flattered by the compliment on her dancing ability (though I must say that I thought the gnome was the real star of the performance). I also know that she would never forgive me if I didn't give full credit for the lustrous sheen of her hair to her shampoo/conditioner pairing of Hello Hydration, an Herbal Essences product that has proven bounce-enhancing properties, and allows even the most-frizzulous hair to become silky smooth. With regard to the proposition that Melissa brings joy wherever she goes, this is also quite true, though it should be noted that she also insists on bringing her beloved pillow with her, and trails coke cans in her wake as well.

ETA: Actually, the lack of frizz is due mostly to my diligent use of Garnier Fructise Smoothing Milk. Which is kind of gross, but tames the wooly beast that lives on my head. - Melissa

Alright, I suppose that's enough reader comments for the nonce, and now on to our much-anticipated video from the Jarthen Foundation! I'm told that the video was produced as a promotional introduction to the Foundation for wealthy potential donors touring the Jarthen Foundation's compound in Redwood California. Of course, the production values are what you would expect from a multi-million dollar philanthropic organization with a history of improving the lives of disadvantaged kittens for over a hundred years. To be sure, one should take the film with a grain of a salt as it was meant to dazzle the eyes of the wealthy, and may not be a fair and balanced appraisal of the organization.

ETA: presumably more information regarding what the Jarthen Foundation actually is is forthcoming - but I can't guarantee that, only suggest it strongly to "Nigel." - Melissa

I hope you enjoyed the tour!

Regards,

The Chairwoman and the President

ETA: What about the interns?? We will go on strike, bitches! - Interns Dani, Francine, and Helga