The Martinmas Interviews
Ongoing Project
11th November, 2008
Charles "Chuck" Dederich Sr.
Martinmas is upon us once again. This time the candidates were required to journey north, and to bring with them the appropriate sacrifice.
In the 4th century AD, the Bishop St. Martin was walking to Rome on a pilgrimage. He encountered Satan and was mocked by him. As punishment St. Martin turned the devil into a donkey and rode the lazy beast for the remainder of his journey. The Donkey cursed him and spoke in palindromes.
Because of this significant encounter, Reactor chose this date as the most appropriate for the interviewing of potential new group members and for their initiation into the most honoured role of Secret Member – a role that is theirs for exactly one year, until the wheel turns once more to Martinmas.
Reactor can now reveal that none of the applicants who presented themselves for initiation on November 11th 2007 were of sufficient quality, and so the chair of the Secret Member remained empty during 07/08. Now, this year's prospective initiates have stepped forward and decisions have been taken.
Reactor now welcomes applications from those who wish to present themselves on Martinmas in 2009.
“If the geese at Martin’s Day stand on ice, they will walk in mud at Christmas"