I woke up very early Sunday morning for some reason. Cynthia was sleeping soundly next to me, and the apartment was quiet. I didn’t remember having a bad dream; I couldn’t figure it out. I wondered if I was still upset for Cynthia. I tried to sneak out of bed, but she noticed. “Are you coming back to bed, Baby? It seems very early.” Her voice was still dreamy. “I don’t think so, Sweetie. Something woke me up, but I don’t...

Beth is back to work and enjoying it. Cindy and Carl come over occasionally for beer and brats. Tonight, Beth is making my favorite dinner. Liver, onions, green beans, bacon, and gravy. I know, she won’t eat it either. She substituted a pork chop for the liver. My Neighbor Hood-Lums is becoming quite a success. The older folks are so grateful for the help and the community is pitching in. They had a fund drive to purchase...

Jeff woke up first the next morning. He was very grateful that he and Sam spent the money on inside plumbing. He snuck his slippers from under the covers and put the coffee pot on to perk. When he looked out, he saw that there had been a light powdery snow that night. He smiled because he knew that would make Valerie happy. When the coffee finished perking, he took a cup to Valerie. When he got to her side of the bed, all...

The next morning, Jeff and Valerie were awakened by the screaming of their alarm. Jeff reached over and cuddled Valerie in his arms and held her close to his chest. “Good morning, Ginger Snap.” Jeff smiled. “Don’t look at me. I still don’t have any makeup on, and my hair is a rat’s nest.” Jeff knew there would be no convincing Valerie, so he tried for a compromise. “Baby, how about if I put the coffee on and bring you you...

Morning came within seconds of going to bed. We had coffee and toast, then I got ready to go to Overton. When I got to Overton, it was nine-fifteen. I had time to kill, so I went to the local diner for a cup of coffee. As I sat there watching the steam rise from my cup, I started thinking about my life. I came to Medford to get out from under all the crap of the city. Where am I? I have helped a couple of people, but I ha...

Sunday morning was bright and sunny. The horrible days of Charlie’s hospitalization we three weeks ago. He still felt a bit sluggish, but he thought that was just part of it. He heard Alicia in their kitchen getting their coffee poured. He was more than ready for a hot cup of coffee. “Good Morning beautiful. How is my Baby this morning?” “Wow, Charlie, this is the best you have sounded in days. How are you feeling?” “To b...

      "A Nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground.  Then it is done, no matter how brave its warriors nor how strong its weapons."     -Death Song of the Cheyenne Nation     Part 1   Be On the Look Out.   Bo awoke with a throbbing headache. It was a pounding, stabbing pain that felt as if someone was trying to jackhammer their way out of his skull. He tried the rub his eyes with his left han...