"Each inflicted stroke brings equal measures of suffering and pleasure."
This is not what Nikki was expecting but it shouldn’t really be a surprise. The loaf of banana bread in her hands, a little gift, seems naively inappropriate as the metal door clanks close behind her. The written directions wrapped...
"Some decisions have permanent consequences..."
I watched as Allie ascended the steps into the private jet, still reeling from all the items she’d purchased for the trip. She had explained that she needed different outfits for each of the six days we’d be gone. It...
"Some decisions have permanent consequences..."
I stopped by the grocery store on my way home to buy some tuna and a litter box. When I opened the front door I was greeted by the pleasant odor of cooking, but the best thing was seeing my...
"Some decisions have permanent consequences..."
I called Jack’s office and said, “I’m Jason Alexander, one of Jack’s clients. I’d like to talk with him please.”“I know who you are,” a woman replied. “He’s in the field today. He’ll give you a call or I can...
"Some decisions have permanent consequences..."
After I finished cleaning up from dinner, I went to our home office where Allie was doing paperwork. She looked up and I gave her a kiss.“Busy?” I asked.“Just paying some bills. What’s up?”“Since we have this pool, what do...
"Some decisions have permanent consequences..."
For my workout plan, I usually vary my heavy lifting to every other day, alternating between upper body and lower. Sunday, I set aside for recovery. Having a balanced program where you don’t over tax your muscles is important to...
"School stud is big enough to satisfy his foxy gym teacher."
Lance had a small gym at home but he preferred using the weight room at school. The facility had much nicer equipment. Though he saved most of his energy for game days, the star athlete always pushed himself hard. After...