I often talk about small independent businesses, Mom & Pops, if you will. And this series about the R.M.Brooks General Store exemplifies all that is good about them.
Tiffany Terry is a good role model for future entrepreneurs.
The video below is one of ten episodes. Watch them all.
Shapeshift with me, she said. You’ll love it, she said.
Jeff was right; I was losing it. And my old life was starting to look pretty good right now.
This underground labyrinth, the killing room, worldwide tribes ready to go to war with one anoth––
“Christian!” yelled Karen over the corridor speaker. “That’s enough. There will be no war.”
“Fuck! How did you do that without touching me? You promised not to read me. Remember?”
“You’re thinking out loud over the hallway security system, idiot. Now come to my office so we can talk.”
I lifted my finger toward the camera in preparation for my response, shook it a few times, then awkwardly twisted it around in a slow swirl until it was by my side again. I had nothing.
This is the first draft of my manuscript Shift –Don’t judge a book by its cover. I am writing it online in sections as I go. So feel free to comment, good or bad. If you see mistakes, point them out.
Most never see or think about it, but let the power go out in winter, and you will wish you had it. Townsends’ video below is a good reminder of the importance of fire in our lives.
The bell tolled for civility as evil waves consumed their shores. They came not once but one hundred and ten times six. Five more, then one, and all the waters calmed, afloat with those who would not listen.
“So let me get this straight. In the coming weeks, I’m getting married, going on a honeymoon, and attending a shifters LARP with my pregnant wife. Carrying a weapon not made of foam?”
“Yep.”
“That’s all you’ve got to say?”
“Christian, I’d be losing my shit, too, if I were you.”
“You know, I liked your one-word answer better.”
“Doc, this boy needs a bachelor party soon, or he’s not going to make it to the wedding. Look at him. He’s a mess.
“Got it all set up for next Friday if he can hold it together until then.”
“I can hold it together.”
Nicky looked at the three of us, shaking her head. “Christian’s character profile. Fool. Jeff’s character profile. Fool. Doc’s character pro––.”
“Don’t say it if you want to keep your job.”
“FOOL.
“You can’t function without me, Doc.”
She was right, and he knew it as she walked by him on her way out.
“I thought someone was bringing breakfast?” he bellowed.
“Me too. Christian, call that wife of yours and see what the hold up is.”
“Sure thing.”
As I closed the door behind me, I overheard them both.
This is the first draft of my manuscript Shift –Don’t judge a book by its cover. I am writing it online in sections as I go. So feel free to comment, good or bad. If you see mistakes, point them out.