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A good luck charm might be helpful
A good luck charm might be helpful Riley is holding on with all his might. And he’s not sure how much longer he can do it. As if to prove this thought, his grip slips ever so slightly. He looks down at his dangling feet. Far below them, a cold hard slab of concrete awaits.…
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A new tea kettle for Mama
A new tea kettle for Mama The truth is, Mama loved that tea kettle. She used it every day. Then twice a day after Papa passed away. In the late afternoons, just before sunset, Richard would hear the kettle whistle and Mama making her way to the kitchen. Then she would have her tea on…
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The natural flow of the easy work
The natural flow of the easy work Things were different in 1977. In fact, compared to this day and age, things were different and more simple. However, that is an easy speculation, even if there at the time. It’s been said (often) that 20/20 hindsight is cool, but mostly unhelpful. Mainly because it’s the past.…
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Accountable – The Retrieval of Jupiter’s Heart
Accountable – The Retrieval of Jupiter’s Heart Chief Fred Jones is sitting on his ass. He’s been here all morning. Just sitting. Laraby should have checked in an hour ago. It would appear not everything improves with age. He checks his watch. (Again) He is going to have Laraby’s ass in a sling for this.…
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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…
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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…
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Thin places and the easy way in
Thin places and the easy way in Getting in wasn’t the hard part. Even with all the work it took to get in, it still hadn’t been the hard part. The hard part came when he tried to get back out. He didn’t want to leave but the time ran out. Then he got lodged…
