"The old man is falling in love with a shy and beautiful and skinny young woman"
On Saturday morning, I got up at nine o'clock. Laura was already awake and sitting in the kitchen. She was wearing my daughter's bathrobe, which I had handed to her."Good morning Laura," I said. "I hope you're really hungry. Are...
Later that night, reflecting over a bourbon in my hotel room, I was convinced I didn’t know the full story.Julie insisted on taking me to the airport. When she gave me a final hug before I went through the gates,...
"Some Days Are Better Than Others, Then Once In A While There is a 'Perfect Day!""
Today started off as a Perfect Day. Like most days do, until it isn’t perfect anymore. This morning went beautifully. I left for the office on an emotional high. Things at the office started off well, but there is always...
"The Big Finale! Getting ready for the big show."
Chapter 22Meanwhile, back at the ranch …“I'm really sorry about all this,” Jake said to Clint as they both rode on horseback. “I know I'm leaving you in a big lurch. I had no idea it would take this much...
"One mans journey to sobriety and the lovely woman he finds on the way."
Day ten of sobriety brought something new, or rather took away something old. This morning when he awoke from his tossing and turning that he called sleep he noticed the shakes were missing or almost nonexistent in his hands. He...
"Parting is such sweet sorrow"
The oil lamp, with its tall glass chimney, emitted a soft glow in the living room of 13 Roseberry Street in the Sydney suburb of Balmain. Afternoon had given way to evening, and the balmy air of the Australian summer...
"Separated, the lovers try to adapt. Jake gets a break."
Chapter NineteenTuesday, a couple of weeks later …Jake leaned on the fence as he stared out across the horses in the corral. Lost in thought, he didn't even hear Clint Gilroy’s footsteps approaching him from behind. Clint clamped his hand...
"The Year Of ... Well, We Will Have To See!"
The clock struck twelve midnight, the ball dropped in New York, streamers and confetti were flying, noisemakers were blaring, the band played Auld Lang Syne, and glasses of champagne clinked in a toast. It was now 1962.I should have been...
"She was witing in the wings, knowing what he would find."
I waited under the gazebo, the official behind me. I was excited as today I am getting married to someone I never thought would love me.I was a genius and wrote some of the most used software for big retail...
