As he was speaking, I felt that sensation again. Only this time it was as intense as I have ever experienced. RED LIGHTS FLASHING…TIME AND SPACE AT A STANDSTILL…For the first time, I was determined to grasp his meaning. “Joseph, I want to help you with your problems. I want to assist you in understanding … Continue reading
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Chapter Fourteen – The Turn
Leigh broke the silence as she returned from taking the children to school. “I thought you had to go to the bank.” “Yes, I better get going.” I probably should have said more to Leigh before I left, but I just couldn’t find the words. I couldn’t sum up the courage to tell her that … Continue reading
Chapter Thirteen – The Prayer
“What are you going to do in 24 hours,” Doubt asked mockingly? “Maybe someone will come buy your company this afternoon,” Discouragement chimed in. Not that this is out of the ordinary, but they were really having a good time at my expense. When they get like this, it is hard to recognize them. Normally, … Continue reading
Chapter Eleven – The Interruption
“Hey guys, what’s going on over here, Scott interrupted? Did Joe tell you that I asked him to come to work with the construction company today?” Admiral responded, “I have been meaning to talk to you about something as well Scott. I understand that you have been pre-bidding the construction on the proposed casino. Why … Continue reading
Chapter Ten – The Boats
“Well, hello Joseph,” Admiral interrupts my eavesdropping. “I am surprised to see you here again this afternoon after the troubles at home last night.” “What troubles,” I respond? “Didn’t you miss your daughter’s play last night?” How does he know that? I wonder if he ran into Leigh this morning. I mean I’m pretty certain … Continue reading
Chapter Nine – The Barstool
I guess that most towns have a bar like Schooner’s where the locals go to sit around with one another and share their trials, victories, and the like. The only difference I figure is that our bar resembles an eclectic mix of the bars from Cheers and Cocktail (T.V. show and movie for those of … Continue reading