*Editor’s Note*
His Majesty has been under the weather recently, and has asked me to create a post documenting a typical day in the life of Norton the First. This was requested by a young lady that had written to the Emperor as an assignment by her teacher. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and there is also an Emperor Norton.
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7:00 a.m. The Emperor wakes to a breakfast of hot tea and biscuits, while perusing the morning paper.
8:00-10:00 a.m. After his morning bathing ritual, His Majesty takes time to answer, or to compose correspondence. He is well loved, both at home, by his subjects, and abroad, by the many heads of state that consult with him in times of need.
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Donning the Imperial wardrobe, the Emperor takes a morning stroll, to avail himself of the sights of the city of St. Francis, and to allow his subjects the opportunity to interact informally with their monarch.
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. After some Imperial business has been conducted, taxes levied or fines imposed, His Majesty will then proceed to one of his favored eating establishments for an extended luncheon and conversation with local dignitaries.
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. An afternoon promenade, wherein the Emperor will inspect new buildings under construction, offer advice to the renovation of city parks, or simply stroll the streets of his fair city, in preparation for the evening’s repast.
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Selecting another restaurant under Imperial favor, the Emperor settles in for an evening of food, drink and cheerful conversation. If fortune smiles upon the events of the day, His Majesty may find himself in the company of dear friends such as Samuel Clemens, who is known to most people as Mark Twain. Then, the conversation can be quite lively and the time spent in such good companionship can last into the small hours of the night.
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. After a lovely meal and discussions of many things, the Emperor bids his friends “Good tidings” for the evening and enjoys a walk in the cool night air. He returns to the Imperial residence and prepares to end his day in prayer and thought.
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