“I saw what you did last night. And I’ve told everyone.”

“What! Why! Why did you do that?” Every word causing me to increase my volume to enforce the anger and irritation involved with telling the world about my meeting with my former boss.

“Yes, I did. We all need to know that you met with Mike and that now you are thinking about going back to work for him.”

“No! No you did not. I am not going b...

Hello cousin!

Welcome to my home!

I do hope your visit goes well and that we here at Marshall house treat you like royalty.

Let me take you on the tour.

As we make our way to the gallery let us plan your visit.

I do wish to give you some advice.

Don’t let the butterfly fool you.

This guy is not to be taken lightly.

He won’t… hurt you exactly. I just recommend keeping your distance.

You will...

“Every night I wake up under the same crooked tree”.

It doesn’t matter if I take my medicine or something “else”.

I have tried restraining myself to no avail. It doesn’t matter how far away I travel or if I end my night already near the tree. I always wake up as though I have been placed next to the tree like a doll....

“Hey Joy did you see what Joe just did?”

“No I did not, replay the memory…..”

“Ok give me a second to adjust the … here…” as Anger hit the play button.

“Okay, yeah that’s awful. Ouch! What are we doing about it?”

“I am glad you asked because…” as he hits a few buttons on the feelings reaction board. “I am going to kick him.” And he punches the “accept” function.

Joy watches the display to see the ...

“What! Huh!”

The radio on the alarm clock is playing a country morning show.

I woke up in a startle and yip. It took a minute for my mind to wake up and register that I was home and in my own bed. Yes last night is a bit fuzzy just now. I managed a glance at the curtains to see decently bright daylight. The day seems to be nice and sunny outside. I nob with approval because I did not want to have...