We’re Out of Pizza Dough Right Now

Summary

A family's plan for a pizza dinner is thwarted by a pizza restaurant's unexpected shortage of dough, leading the author to draw a parallel to the anticipation and occasional delays in publishing his stories on Medium.

Abstract

The author recounts a personal anecdote where his family, excited by the spontaneous decision to have pizza for dinner, faces disappointment upon learning that the restaurant has run out of pizza dough. This unforeseen event prompts the author to reflect on the similar feeling of anticipation followed by letdown when he has no new stories to offer his readers on Medium, fearing they might seek other writers for fresh content. The author uses humor to convey his frustration and invites readers to follow him on Twitter or subscribe to his newsletter for updates on his latest work.

Opinions

The author expresses a shared family disappointment at not being able to enjoy a pizza dinner due to the lack of dough.
He likens the experience to the anticipation of readers waiting for new stories, which may not always be immediately available.
The author empathizes with readers who might feel disappointed when they cannot find new content from him, potentially leading them to other writers.
He humorously suggests that the situation is akin to a fast-food customer driving away upon learning there's no fresh food available.
The author takes the opportunity to promote his Twitter account, newsletter, and Medium profile, showing his commitment to keeping his audience engaged and informed about his writing.

Let’s grab a pizza!

“Let’s grab a pizza and take it home with us to enjoy!”

“Great idea!” We were all in agreement and pretty excited since we didn't usually eat out too much.

We waited in line for a while until we got to the point to give our order. We ordered a huge and tasty deluxe pie to go. Our mouths were watering already.

“I’m afraid we're out of the dough that makes the crust right now. It's on the way from DesMoines, but I can't make you the regular pie at this time.”

Bowl of pizza

I suppose we could have ordered a bowl of tomato sauce and pepperoni slices, but it just didn't seem as though it would be the same.

I have never before nor after had that happen at that or any other pizza restaurant again. But that night was certainly a disappointment for my family.

That is actually the worry I have when I am trying to be patient and wait for publications to print some of my stories.

Medium drive-thru

I see somebody pull into Medium, his mind set on getting him some fresh Don Martin stories, and I have to tell him I have some waiting to be published, but I have no fresh ones at this time. I can give you a couple of sentences to tide you over…

I can just see that readers' tail lights leaving in a cloud of dust, driving over to Zulie Rane’s place to get something fresh.

“But wait, but wait…” I cried, but the moment is lost.

Sorry, but that’s just the way we serious writers are.

Thank you for your time.

Don’s a keen observer and prolific reporter of truth, common sense, humor, & life. He is a WRITER|CREATOR|HUMORIST — you can email him here [email protected] — you can follow him at twitter.com/DonMartinBooks — or join “STORYTELLER” Newsletter

We’re Out of Pizza Dough Right Now

My family and I were a little shocked.

Let’s grab a pizza!

Bowl of pizza

Medium drive-thru

At least let me have one of these non-commercial ‘bots drop you a note whenever I publish a story… THANKS!