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Royal Ruminations: Whirlwind, Part Five
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Where I'll Write A Thing Or Two About A Thing Or Two. Thursday, July 23, 2009. Whirlwind, Part Five. Continued from Whirlwind, Part Four). One night, Stacie came over after serving drinks at a local mixed martial arts event. She had on an little black dress and a pair of disconcerting fake eyelashes. She was tired and hungry and came equipped with the remnants of some sort of chicken dish. She picked at her food and told me tales of working at such an unusual venue. She was still in a daze when we got to...
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Royal Ruminations: I Lost Myself
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Where I'll Write A Thing Or Two About A Thing Or Two. Friday, September 04, 2009. Slightly behind her and to her left stands a man, maybe a few years older than the woman. He is inanimate, not appearing to move in any way, not even the gentle rise and fall of breathing shoulders. His face looks like it just rolled off a mannequin production line, completely neutral. He stares ahead into a distance only he can see. I want you to set my baby free…. She moves to him and presses close. She takes his left...
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Royal Ruminations: Whirwind, Part Eight
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Where I'll Write A Thing Or Two About A Thing Or Two. Thursday, July 30, 2009. Whirwind, Part Eight. Continued from Whirlwind, Part Seven). I got an email from her one day asking what I thought. I thought to myself, "I'm head-over-heels for this girl! I thought, "Every other time I've thought it would be stupid to tell her how I felt, I went ahead and did it anyway. Why not do it now? We've connected so much, get along so well; I really love this girl.". So I told her. Did I do something wrong? Indeed, m...
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Royal Ruminations: Whirlwind, Part Three
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Where I'll Write A Thing Or Two About A Thing Or Two. Thursday, July 23, 2009. Whirlwind, Part Three. Continued from Whirlwind, Part Two). When we reached the parking lot of Kauffman Stadium, the "Burger King" factor of "Burger King chicken sandwich" sunk in and she stopped eating her sandwich. She handed me a wad of cash, her keys and her phone and asked me to hold them for her, so I stored them in the many pockets of my cargo shorts. She locked up the car and we walked toward the stadium. I learned tha...
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Royal Ruminations: Whirlwind, Part Nine
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Where I'll Write A Thing Or Two About A Thing Or Two. Friday, July 31, 2009. Whirlwind, Part Nine. Continued from Whirlwind, Part Eight). I went in to Adrian's. I went in early enough to make sure Stacie was there. I had been in a couple of times recently, but she had either already left or wasn't in on that particular day. It was busy and there was a line, but I saw that she was the first person making sandwiches. At least until she saw me. Well, I guess until we meet again.". And I said,.
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Royal Ruminations: Interlude
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Where I'll Write A Thing Or Two About A Thing Or Two. Monday, July 27, 2009. This has nothing to do with the current series, just a scene from my day today:. It’s lunchtime, so I head out the office door to my car. It’s warm out but not unpleasant, though I can tell it’s a prelude to steamy afternoon. 8221; I say, a look of genuine concern on my face. 8220;Yeah,” she replies, an embarrassed grin on her face. She rights the scooter and keys the ignition. 8220;Okay…”. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Royal Ruminations: Whirlwind, Part Ten
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Where I'll Write A Thing Or Two About A Thing Or Two. Saturday, August 01, 2009. Whirlwind, Part Ten. Continued from Whirlwind, Part Nine). In loving my kids, I couldn't NOT love them. It was probably all said too quickly. What if I hadn't said those things? Would we still be spending all our free time together? Would she still feel the same? I know I would. There hasn't been a day that's gone by since I met her that I haven't thought about her. What if she forgets about what a great guy I am? When I fir...
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Royal Ruminations: Whirlwind, Part Seven
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Where I'll Write A Thing Or Two About A Thing Or Two. Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Whirlwind, Part Seven. Continued from Whirlwind, Part Six). To Be Continued.). I had no idea how much in love you were. Im so sorry! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). I'm just a guy trying to put a few words together. View my complete profile. Whirlwind, Part Nine. Whirwind, Part Eight. Whirlwind, Part Seven. Whirlwind, Part Six. Whirlwind, Part Five. Whirlwind, Part Four. Whirlwind, Part Three. Whirlwind, Part Two.
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Royal Ruminations: A Typical Morning At The Office
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Where I'll Write A Thing Or Two About A Thing Or Two. Tuesday, August 04, 2009. A Typical Morning At The Office. 8220;Boy, it really is a monsoon out there, huh, Nick? 8220;Mmmmmmhmmmmm…” I submitted, gutturally, without turning around. After fifteen minutes of trying to block out the rest of the chatter, Lee arrived. 8220;Good morning.”. 8220;Hullo,” I responded. 8220;Well, the eldest daughter is a champion! Her team won the Chicago Roller Derby title! 8220;Well done,” I said and chuckled. As this highl...
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