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  • The new house rules at the Easy Eight

    The new house rules at the Easy Eight

    The new house rules at the Easy Eight Stan falls from the elevator. He rolls over on the floor, and pushes himself upright. As he catches his breath he can hear the screams coming from the Casino. And it sounds like all hell has broken loose. He grimaces as he tries to get back up…

  • The best time, when it isn’t free time

    The best time, when it isn’t free time

    The best time, when it isn’t free time It’s something special. Something unlike anything else. In fact, it’s very hard to understand at first. It’s not a mystery for those of us who are adults. But for the little ones it’s a concept that is both easy, and difficult, to grasp. Time. This concept, this…

  • Aaron and the bug lit way

    Aaron and the bug lit way

    Aaron and the bug lit way The evening was just beginning. In fact it was still, blue world. Or, just after sunset. Aaron had been outside for most of the day. He was soaking up every last bit of summer he could. School is starting soon, and then he will only have time for studying.…

  • A special offer with a look ahead

    A special offer with a look ahead

    A special offer with a look ahead Many of the articles on this site are parts of larger story lines. Some articles, or stories, are stand alone. In other words, they don’t continue in another article. The easiest way to find all the chapters, to a particular story line on this site, is on the…

  • Sideways – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart

    Sideways – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart

    Sideways – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart It doesn’t take long for things to change. And then, the more they change, the more they stay the same. That was almost the case at 1669 Welshire Lane. The shipping containers were gone. In fact, there was a newly framed house, on the freshly prepared lot. At…

  • Back to the Easy Eight as luck would have it

    Back to the Easy Eight as luck would have it

    Back to the Easy Eight as luck would have it He slides the key card through the latch slot, and listens for it to activate. There is a metallic click. That should do it. Then he radios his floor manager. The return call confirms that they are secure. Now Stan signals his security team that…

  • Planetary heating and all its great uses

    Planetary heating and all its great uses

    Planetary heating and all its great uses The thermometer reads 30 degrees. It’s down two degrees in the last hour. Furthermore, it’s only four in the afternoon. Which means it will be colder after nightfall. Of course, it is winter time. Which is a slight relief. Earlier this year (during one of the many heat…