/authors/touchstone/Recent content in Touchstone on Gromet's Plaza ArchiveHugoen-usWed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2007/08/01/the-rubber-genie/Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2007/08/01/the-rubber-genie/<p>Even hidden away in the wardrobe my mackintosh can exert its influence.</p> <p>I go into the room, I am compelled to slide back the door.</p> <p>It is there: long, shimmering in the half light.</p> <p>It stands alone, masterful &amp; strong. For the moment quiet and still.</p> <p>The bright red cotton surface has a wonderful sheen to it, it draws my hand like a magnet, to stroke, slowly, tenderly, a wistful feeling washing over me.</p>