Halloweenie story

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A short story, very short, that I conceived and wrote after receiving a challenge last week.

“The Other”

That sounds like a good name for a horror flick, yes? I banged this out in about 5 minutes after receiving a challenge from a buddy who has actually published some things, and got paid for them.

Chapter One: The Return

Roberta felt the presence behind her and turned quickly, knife ready to slash as her torch searched wildly, but there was no one there. Then a hand from behind closed over her mouth and nostrils while another deftly took the knife.

Roberta tried to scream, but could not. She heard The Other whisper, “My lovely one, how you must have missed me” as the knife slid across her stomach. Her entrails spilled out and down across her bare legs as the blood, oh, so very much blood, gushed forth. Then she was gone.

“Adieu, my love,” whispered The Other. Then he gently laid her upon the divan, faded into the shadows and was gone.

Chapter Two: Requiem for a Stripper

The muse deserted me at that point; I was out of soap.

Happy Halloween

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Cat Eyes

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She’s gone now – victim of not watching her 6

On The Ballot

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A bunch of stuff: Senators, Representatives, abortion, English, some state offices …

But most important:

Ballot Question: Which of the following guns should be designated as the state gun of Idaho? Please choose only one answer.

  • Winchester Model 1894 (.30-30);
  • Winchester Model 1873 “Gun that Won the West” (.44-40);
  • 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver “Peacemaker” (.45 Colt);
  • M1 Garand rifle (.30-06);
  • Colt M1911 .45 automatic Colt pistol (.45 ACP); or
  • Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle (.30-06)

Unfortunately, the Springfield Model 1873 45-70 is not a choice; neither is “All of the Above”.

Jean’ T-Shirt

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Past Lives – 1 Of ???

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Tales of past lives

I met her in Marietta, GA while on a TDY assignment from the west coast sometime in the late 80s.

I was in Marietta long enough to start dating of sorts but when the assignment ended, I headed back to California. Shortly thereafter, I changed jobs and ended up in Seattle. We had kept in touch and she eventually came out and stayed with me.

Was it going any further? Perhaps – she did move kitty-korner across the country – but for now, it was what it was and we were both OK with that.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing …

We took the Alaska state ferry from Bellingham to Juneau where she had a friend we could stay with. Didn’t know it was a guy; he didn’t know she was bringing me along. He was gracious, let us stay at his place for a week or so. I was still under the impression we were a “couple”; I was old enough I should have known better.

But I didn’t at the time.

Trip ended, we returned to Seattle.

One day I came home from work and she was gone. No note, no nothing.

Not long after but long enough, she called and asked if she could come back; she missed me and wanted to work things out. I told her OK.

I was old enough I should have known better.
But I didn’t at the time.

A few weeks later, I came home from work and she was gone. No note, no nothing.

And I never heard from her again.
Funny – I liked her quite a bit … but I never missed her either.

She never did become a “What if?“

Tunesday: John Denver/Emmylou Harris – Wild Montana Skies

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for Anne

A sample of some obscure – and maybe not obscure – tunes from my strange and off-the-wall collection.

Today’s selection: John Denver/Emmylou Harris – “Wild Montana Skies” 1983

From the John Denver album “It’s About Time“. Emmylou Harris provides backup vocals.

The Great Falls Tribune considered it “the best song about Montana”.
The New York Tribune considers it the “2nd worst song with “wild” in the title – losing out last place to Martin Murphy’s “Wildfire” (but then, that’s an opinion out of New York …)

The Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.

Kansas-Nebraska Act and the survey of the common border and establishment of the 6th Principal Meridian

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Good afternoon……….visited the marker again yesterday and was amazed at how ‘the old timers’ did it.

“Engineering Service Company”

A Democrat Victory

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and a city near you

Be prepared before it’s too late … and “too late” appears to be close upon us.

Airport Lounge…

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originally posted by Jean Apr 17, 2007

Him: Nice ring. Topaz and diamonds?

Her: Thanks. Yes.

Him: Somebody likes you…

Her: Ha, yeah. I like me. I bought it.

Him: Hmmm… what’s your boyfriend supposed to buy?

Her: You’re assuming I have a boyfriend.

Him: Ah, independent woman.

Her: You say that like it’s a bad thing.

Him: Men like to feel needed, ya know.

Her: Men like convenience with no attachment.

Him: That can work out ok for women, too.

Her: Sometimes. I prefer to know who I’m having fun with.

Both sip their drinks quietly.

Him: Bartender, give this lady a drink on me.

Her: Bartender, this lady can buy her own drinks.

Him: Ouch.

Her: Why would you buy a woman something?

Him: (smiling) Well…

Her: Uh huh. Which is exactly why I said no.

Him: What if I’m your Prince Charming?

Her: I think I would’ve figured that out by now.

Him: You’ll never notice if you keep that wall up.

Her: Time for me to catch my flight.

She picks up her purse and walks out of the lounge.

Bartender: mmm mmmm… nice ass on that.

Him: Nice package all around.
Hope she lets someone buy her a drink someday.