1) The story describes a couple, Ken and Ally, making dinner together in their outdated kitchen. They have tensions in their relationship as Ken has been unemployed for years.
2) As they prepare food, they reminisce about happier times in their marriage when Ken had a stable job and financial situation.
3) Small acts of cooperation in the kitchen seem to relieve some tensions between them, as they work together to make a meal despite their challenges.
Charming meets a woman named Tina who is interested in his legacy family. She warns him that strange magical things have been happening and to keep a close eye on his twin sons, Changeling and Griffin, as well as any women they bring home. Charming rushes home where he finds his father Ethan caring for the crying baby Changeling. The family celebrates the twins' birthday with their grandparents. Griffin is tired and goes to bed while Ethan begins teaching toddler skills to Changeling.
Kate died at the age of 75 after her sixth grandchild's birthday party. Her death was unexpected. Later that week, Quinn also died at age 75. Ally and James then grew up their newborn twins Luke and Lorelai. Galahad had just finished his final exams and was relaxing at home when his housemate Tessa returned from celebrating her engagement.
Gabe goes to the park looking for Dawn and finds her crying. He comforts her but she does not explain what is wrong. To take her mind off her troubles, Gabe takes Dawn to an underground tomb he discovered, which contains a beautiful underground garden. They spend the day exploring and Dawn enjoys the tranquility. Gabe shares a late dinner with Dawn at her home, offering a listening ear if she wants to talk about her troubles later without pressure. Dawn is grateful for his friendship and comfort.
Jessica and Benji return from their honeymoon on Twikki Island after having various adventures, including helping a local wise man whose gift is meant to protect Jessica's family. Though sad to leave the island paradise, they are ready to return home and start the next generation of Jessica's legacy back with their friends and family.
Giac, the young son of Niccolo Moretti, attends his mother Renee's funeral with his father and cousin Heather. Niccolo has been planning the elaborate funeral to honor Renee. Giac misses his mother and home, and asks his father when they can return home, but Niccolo is unsure, as he continues to grieve deeply over Renee's death. The story provides background on Niccolo and Giac's family and the funeral preparations.
This chapter provides updates on Siksika and Koko. Jacy learns from Koko that Siksika has decided to travel alone for personal time and reflection, though the destination is unknown. Koko also recently gave birth to a daughter named Oneste. The family is relieved but still worried about Siksika being gone without contact. They hope she checks in at some point during her trip.
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The three kids - Julia, Maggie, and their cousin James - wake up in the middle of the night and hear bells upstairs. They sneak up to investigate and find "Santa Claus" by the Christmas tree. Santa talks to each child, reminding Julia to be nicer to Maggie about her missing teeth and telling Maggie her new teeth will come in time if she's patient. He says James has been good but could eat his vegetables more.
A boy named James has dinner with his mother Angela and her boyfriend Rick. James acts out during dinner by throwing peas and not wanting to eat. Later, Rick tries to entertain James by showing him Angela's engagement ring, but James has a meltdown, saying he already has a daddy. When Angela returns to pick up James, Rick lies about what happened. Angela mentions that James' father canceled their Christmas plans. Rick offers to give James a gift from his father to make up for it.
Charming meets a woman named Tina who is interested in his legacy family. She warns him that strange magical things have been happening and to keep a close eye on his twin sons, Changeling and Griffin, as well as any women they bring home. Charming rushes home where he finds his father Ethan caring for the crying baby Changeling. The family celebrates the twins' birthday with their grandparents. Griffin is tired and goes to bed while Ethan begins teaching toddler skills to Changeling.
Kate died at the age of 75 after her sixth grandchild's birthday party. Her death was unexpected. Later that week, Quinn also died at age 75. Ally and James then grew up their newborn twins Luke and Lorelai. Galahad had just finished his final exams and was relaxing at home when his housemate Tessa returned from celebrating her engagement.
Gabe goes to the park looking for Dawn and finds her crying. He comforts her but she does not explain what is wrong. To take her mind off her troubles, Gabe takes Dawn to an underground tomb he discovered, which contains a beautiful underground garden. They spend the day exploring and Dawn enjoys the tranquility. Gabe shares a late dinner with Dawn at her home, offering a listening ear if she wants to talk about her troubles later without pressure. Dawn is grateful for his friendship and comfort.
Jessica and Benji return from their honeymoon on Twikki Island after having various adventures, including helping a local wise man whose gift is meant to protect Jessica's family. Though sad to leave the island paradise, they are ready to return home and start the next generation of Jessica's legacy back with their friends and family.
Giac, the young son of Niccolo Moretti, attends his mother Renee's funeral with his father and cousin Heather. Niccolo has been planning the elaborate funeral to honor Renee. Giac misses his mother and home, and asks his father when they can return home, but Niccolo is unsure, as he continues to grieve deeply over Renee's death. The story provides background on Niccolo and Giac's family and the funeral preparations.
This chapter provides updates on Siksika and Koko. Jacy learns from Koko that Siksika has decided to travel alone for personal time and reflection, though the destination is unknown. Koko also recently gave birth to a daughter named Oneste. The family is relieved but still worried about Siksika being gone without contact. They hope she checks in at some point during her trip.
All i want for christmas are my two front teethkgcowbelle
The three kids - Julia, Maggie, and their cousin James - wake up in the middle of the night and hear bells upstairs. They sneak up to investigate and find "Santa Claus" by the Christmas tree. Santa talks to each child, reminding Julia to be nicer to Maggie about her missing teeth and telling Maggie her new teeth will come in time if she's patient. He says James has been good but could eat his vegetables more.
A boy named James has dinner with his mother Angela and her boyfriend Rick. James acts out during dinner by throwing peas and not wanting to eat. Later, Rick tries to entertain James by showing him Angela's engagement ring, but James has a meltdown, saying he already has a daddy. When Angela returns to pick up James, Rick lies about what happened. Angela mentions that James' father canceled their Christmas plans. Rick offers to give James a gift from his father to make up for it.
1) A woman wakes up in a strange place with no memory of who she is or how she got there. She had fallen down a mountain and was found unconscious by Jacob, who brought her to his farm to recover.
2) Jacob explains to her that she had an accident and he found her injured on the mountain. However, the woman is in a panic because she cannot remember anything, not even her own name.
3) It seems the woman has retrograde amnesia from her head injury - she has lost all her memories and does not know who she is. Jacob tries to reassure her that she is safe as she comes to terms with not remembering her identity.
Haldir reflects on how much his life has changed in the past nine months since moving into a new home with his family after structural issues were discovered in their old house. He catches up with his friend Talon, who discusses rebuilding the family inn after earthquake damage. Haldir's children Calla and Elirand make plans for a camping trip with their friend Achenar before starting their senior year of college.
This summary describes the wedding between Niccolo and Renee in Italy. Niccolo had courted Renee until her family agreed to the match. On their wedding day, they exchanged vows and rings during a simple ceremony. That evening at the wedding banquet, Renee learns her things have been moved into her new rooms. The couple is now married. Renee later discovers she is pregnant with their first child and Niccolo dotes on her. Renee befriends Niccolo's sister Caterina, who visits her daily while she rests during her pregnancy.
The document describes a group of friends who have moved to a new town called Forever's End to escape prejudice in their previous town. They settle into their new homes and lives. Some of the friends, Demi and Jun, have a baby girl named Rhiannon. Lei and Leo also have a baby boy named Ransom. The friends help each other adjust to parenthood in their new community.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses a fictional Native American family lineage known as the Azure Legacy, focusing on characters Siksika Azure and Zach attempting to resurrect their friend Koko using money from selling their possessions. They are successful in bringing Koko back to life, and Zach proposes to Koko, who happily accepts. The story then shifts to showing Koko catching up on schoolwork while secretly working on a mysterious personal project on her computer.
Waylon Brown passes away, leaving behind a large family. His ghost begins appearing to them. Meanwhile, Knut goes into labor and delivers twins - a girl named Eliza with dark features, and a paler girl named Felicity with lighter eyes like Knut's mother. Charlie also rediscovers her magic artifacts and powers after neglecting them for years.
Adelle and Avri go on a honeymoon to Takemizu Village that is plagued with mishaps. They return home and Adelle becomes pregnant. Avri is unfaithful and Adelle kicks him out. She gives birth to twins and realizes she has feelings for her best friend Alon. They get married and Adelle is happy with her new family.
Jessica returns to work as a SWAT team leader shortly after giving birth. She is happy to come home to her husband Benji and their children - twins Tsuki and Tayo, and son Hiccup. Hiccup is smaller than average but hits developmental milestones on time. The family celebrates birthdays for Hiccup and the twins. Jessica becomes pregnant again in her 40s but is worried given her and Benji's advancing age. Elders Elijah and Puck pass away peacefully in their sleep, but Tayo and Tsuki witness their death.
This document provides background on a Native American-inspired legacy and introduces some characters and events. It summarizes that the legacy is based on the Iroquois Confederacy tribe, with names and hobbies linked to nature and Native American traditions. It then describes some past events, including characters meeting and having babies. Two new twin babies are then named after a Native American creation story.
1) Leah is stuck reliving March 15th over and over again until she performs a selfless act. Each repeat, she loses another personal item.
2) On one repeat, Leah tries to give Kyle various gifts like beer and candy to be selfless, but he can't accept them due to his sobriety and diet.
3) After many failed attempts, Leah and Kyle have their first real conversation where Kyle shares photos from his job as a paramedic during the pandemic. Leah realizes she needs to support others emotionally rather than with gifts.
4) On the next repeat, Leah invites her neighbors to howl together at 8pm to feel connected while social distancing
This chapter continues the story of the Aldrich family. Sheena has married Jonathan and given birth to their daughter, Aisling. Cybele has also married Chandler and given birth to their son, Blake. However, Sheena is bitten by a dog and turns into a werewolf. She worries this may impact her pregnancy but Jonathan is supportive. The family adjusts to Sheena's new werewolf status and Aisling's first birthday is celebrated, with Cybele also revealed to be pregnant again.
Ivy and Venu have moved to Silver Bend with their husbands Talin and Ben. Ivy gives birth to Holly. Venu gives birth to twins Lavender and Daisy. Talin and Ben are also pregnant due to alien abductions. Talin unexpectedly gives birth to quadruplets named after stars. Ben gives birth to a daughter named Astrid. Ivy decides to open a library to pursue her ambitions beyond what was expected of her in her original legacy family. The large household must now find a new home to accommodate their growing families.
McKenzie Cross gives birth to her first child, a boy named Larry, with her husband Aidan by her side. Esmeralda Ethnies discovers she is also pregnant with her first child. Florbela Lisbon's pregnancy is progressing as well, though her husband Hanzi had initially wanted to wait to have children. Both families are adjusting to the arrivals of their new babies.
A Corporate Conspiracy Chpt 1.4 Truth and ConsequencesStephanie Sahr
Stanley collects DNA samples from his alien son Darwin and completes reports on the phenomena. Cat decides to take a job as a hospital resident for extra income. Melinda goes on her first date to a new club, where she shares her first kiss with her date George.
Flora gives birth to a baby girl named Heather with red hair, unlike her father Nolan's brown hair. On her first day back at work away from her children, Flora is promoted to blog writer. She meets two potential suitors, Ira and Armando Hart. At her daughters' birthday party, she decides Jay King will be the father of her next baby. She gives birth to a boy named Ignatius, whose black hair suggests Jay may dye his hair. The chapter also includes updates on the children, including Foxglove's interest in mechanics and having a large family like her mother.
This summary provides an overview of the key events in the document:
Eddie and his family return home from their honeymoon in Takemizu. Upon their return, they learn that Eddie's sister Alexandra gave birth to a baby boy named Mickey. Meanwhile, Bertie turns 13 and has his birthday celebration with his family. He remains close with his younger cousin Andrew and plans to attend Andrew's upcoming birthday party.
Over the weekend, Lux and Jordan grew into teenagers while Betsy Ann discovered Kennedy cheating on 213 with Noelle. Years later, after the twins leave for college, 213 chooses Lux to be the heir. Lux goes to college and joins a sorority, falling in love with Manuel. She receives a letter from 213 updating her on the family, including that 213 is now friends with Kennedy and Noelle. Lux decides to marry Manuel despite his romantic nature. Her graduation party is a failure but she remains determined to improve her situation like her mother did after her own hardships.
Keika gives birth to her third child, Buri, with Craig Ray as the father. She is struggling financially and her home is incomplete, causing stress. Her daughters Alice and Buri have birthdays and grow into toddlers. Alice starts school but struggles with her vision. Keika realizes Alice needs glasses. They have a visit from friends Thai, Amanda and their children. Keika's week is busy caring for her young family, but she is determined to provide for them.
This document provides tips for creating a brand with a voice. It emphasizes the importance of research, developing a clear brand strategy and vision, finding the right audience, separating from competitors, using color and design effectively, engaging customers through social media, and empowering brand ambassadors to help the brand be heard. The overall message is that strong brand foundations are key to developing an authentic and compelling brand personality.
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote short stories to earn a living during his career, with his story "Winter Dreams" examining the concept of achieving the American Dream. The story follows Dexter Green, who works hard and becomes very successful, but finds himself unfulfilled. Like the protagonist, Fitzgerald achieved wealth and fame through his early works but also struggled with the realities of the American Dream. Both Fitzgerald and Dexter came to realize that success did not guarantee happiness and had nothing left to strive for once all their dreams were achieved. Fitzgerald used his own experiences to illustrate how the American Dream could both provide hope but also leave one feeling empty once attained.
Nicole Holder is seeking a career in healthcare, law, social services, marketing or insurance with over 20 years of relevant experience. She has an MBA in healthcare administration and bachelor's degree in management. Her experience includes roles as a probation officer, family case manager supervisor, genetic testing coordinator, paralegal, and advertising representative. She is well-educated, hardworking, and involved in her community through professional associations and her church.
1) A woman wakes up in a strange place with no memory of who she is or how she got there. She had fallen down a mountain and was found unconscious by Jacob, who brought her to his farm to recover.
2) Jacob explains to her that she had an accident and he found her injured on the mountain. However, the woman is in a panic because she cannot remember anything, not even her own name.
3) It seems the woman has retrograde amnesia from her head injury - she has lost all her memories and does not know who she is. Jacob tries to reassure her that she is safe as she comes to terms with not remembering her identity.
Haldir reflects on how much his life has changed in the past nine months since moving into a new home with his family after structural issues were discovered in their old house. He catches up with his friend Talon, who discusses rebuilding the family inn after earthquake damage. Haldir's children Calla and Elirand make plans for a camping trip with their friend Achenar before starting their senior year of college.
This summary describes the wedding between Niccolo and Renee in Italy. Niccolo had courted Renee until her family agreed to the match. On their wedding day, they exchanged vows and rings during a simple ceremony. That evening at the wedding banquet, Renee learns her things have been moved into her new rooms. The couple is now married. Renee later discovers she is pregnant with their first child and Niccolo dotes on her. Renee befriends Niccolo's sister Caterina, who visits her daily while she rests during her pregnancy.
The document describes a group of friends who have moved to a new town called Forever's End to escape prejudice in their previous town. They settle into their new homes and lives. Some of the friends, Demi and Jun, have a baby girl named Rhiannon. Lei and Leo also have a baby boy named Ransom. The friends help each other adjust to parenthood in their new community.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses a fictional Native American family lineage known as the Azure Legacy, focusing on characters Siksika Azure and Zach attempting to resurrect their friend Koko using money from selling their possessions. They are successful in bringing Koko back to life, and Zach proposes to Koko, who happily accepts. The story then shifts to showing Koko catching up on schoolwork while secretly working on a mysterious personal project on her computer.
Waylon Brown passes away, leaving behind a large family. His ghost begins appearing to them. Meanwhile, Knut goes into labor and delivers twins - a girl named Eliza with dark features, and a paler girl named Felicity with lighter eyes like Knut's mother. Charlie also rediscovers her magic artifacts and powers after neglecting them for years.
Adelle and Avri go on a honeymoon to Takemizu Village that is plagued with mishaps. They return home and Adelle becomes pregnant. Avri is unfaithful and Adelle kicks him out. She gives birth to twins and realizes she has feelings for her best friend Alon. They get married and Adelle is happy with her new family.
Jessica returns to work as a SWAT team leader shortly after giving birth. She is happy to come home to her husband Benji and their children - twins Tsuki and Tayo, and son Hiccup. Hiccup is smaller than average but hits developmental milestones on time. The family celebrates birthdays for Hiccup and the twins. Jessica becomes pregnant again in her 40s but is worried given her and Benji's advancing age. Elders Elijah and Puck pass away peacefully in their sleep, but Tayo and Tsuki witness their death.
This document provides background on a Native American-inspired legacy and introduces some characters and events. It summarizes that the legacy is based on the Iroquois Confederacy tribe, with names and hobbies linked to nature and Native American traditions. It then describes some past events, including characters meeting and having babies. Two new twin babies are then named after a Native American creation story.
1) Leah is stuck reliving March 15th over and over again until she performs a selfless act. Each repeat, she loses another personal item.
2) On one repeat, Leah tries to give Kyle various gifts like beer and candy to be selfless, but he can't accept them due to his sobriety and diet.
3) After many failed attempts, Leah and Kyle have their first real conversation where Kyle shares photos from his job as a paramedic during the pandemic. Leah realizes she needs to support others emotionally rather than with gifts.
4) On the next repeat, Leah invites her neighbors to howl together at 8pm to feel connected while social distancing
This chapter continues the story of the Aldrich family. Sheena has married Jonathan and given birth to their daughter, Aisling. Cybele has also married Chandler and given birth to their son, Blake. However, Sheena is bitten by a dog and turns into a werewolf. She worries this may impact her pregnancy but Jonathan is supportive. The family adjusts to Sheena's new werewolf status and Aisling's first birthday is celebrated, with Cybele also revealed to be pregnant again.
Ivy and Venu have moved to Silver Bend with their husbands Talin and Ben. Ivy gives birth to Holly. Venu gives birth to twins Lavender and Daisy. Talin and Ben are also pregnant due to alien abductions. Talin unexpectedly gives birth to quadruplets named after stars. Ben gives birth to a daughter named Astrid. Ivy decides to open a library to pursue her ambitions beyond what was expected of her in her original legacy family. The large household must now find a new home to accommodate their growing families.
McKenzie Cross gives birth to her first child, a boy named Larry, with her husband Aidan by her side. Esmeralda Ethnies discovers she is also pregnant with her first child. Florbela Lisbon's pregnancy is progressing as well, though her husband Hanzi had initially wanted to wait to have children. Both families are adjusting to the arrivals of their new babies.
A Corporate Conspiracy Chpt 1.4 Truth and ConsequencesStephanie Sahr
Stanley collects DNA samples from his alien son Darwin and completes reports on the phenomena. Cat decides to take a job as a hospital resident for extra income. Melinda goes on her first date to a new club, where she shares her first kiss with her date George.
Flora gives birth to a baby girl named Heather with red hair, unlike her father Nolan's brown hair. On her first day back at work away from her children, Flora is promoted to blog writer. She meets two potential suitors, Ira and Armando Hart. At her daughters' birthday party, she decides Jay King will be the father of her next baby. She gives birth to a boy named Ignatius, whose black hair suggests Jay may dye his hair. The chapter also includes updates on the children, including Foxglove's interest in mechanics and having a large family like her mother.
This summary provides an overview of the key events in the document:
Eddie and his family return home from their honeymoon in Takemizu. Upon their return, they learn that Eddie's sister Alexandra gave birth to a baby boy named Mickey. Meanwhile, Bertie turns 13 and has his birthday celebration with his family. He remains close with his younger cousin Andrew and plans to attend Andrew's upcoming birthday party.
Over the weekend, Lux and Jordan grew into teenagers while Betsy Ann discovered Kennedy cheating on 213 with Noelle. Years later, after the twins leave for college, 213 chooses Lux to be the heir. Lux goes to college and joins a sorority, falling in love with Manuel. She receives a letter from 213 updating her on the family, including that 213 is now friends with Kennedy and Noelle. Lux decides to marry Manuel despite his romantic nature. Her graduation party is a failure but she remains determined to improve her situation like her mother did after her own hardships.
Keika gives birth to her third child, Buri, with Craig Ray as the father. She is struggling financially and her home is incomplete, causing stress. Her daughters Alice and Buri have birthdays and grow into toddlers. Alice starts school but struggles with her vision. Keika realizes Alice needs glasses. They have a visit from friends Thai, Amanda and their children. Keika's week is busy caring for her young family, but she is determined to provide for them.
This document provides tips for creating a brand with a voice. It emphasizes the importance of research, developing a clear brand strategy and vision, finding the right audience, separating from competitors, using color and design effectively, engaging customers through social media, and empowering brand ambassadors to help the brand be heard. The overall message is that strong brand foundations are key to developing an authentic and compelling brand personality.
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote short stories to earn a living during his career, with his story "Winter Dreams" examining the concept of achieving the American Dream. The story follows Dexter Green, who works hard and becomes very successful, but finds himself unfulfilled. Like the protagonist, Fitzgerald achieved wealth and fame through his early works but also struggled with the realities of the American Dream. Both Fitzgerald and Dexter came to realize that success did not guarantee happiness and had nothing left to strive for once all their dreams were achieved. Fitzgerald used his own experiences to illustrate how the American Dream could both provide hope but also leave one feeling empty once attained.
Nicole Holder is seeking a career in healthcare, law, social services, marketing or insurance with over 20 years of relevant experience. She has an MBA in healthcare administration and bachelor's degree in management. Her experience includes roles as a probation officer, family case manager supervisor, genetic testing coordinator, paralegal, and advertising representative. She is well-educated, hardworking, and involved in her community through professional associations and her church.
This document introduces Advocare, a distributor sample kit, and one person's experience using Advocare products. It provides contact information for Eric Goyanes and advises visiting www.advocare.com/12012040. It also outlines one user's health issues like high blood pressure and acid reflux before using Advocare, and notes improvements in weight, waist size, shirt size, reduced medications, increased energy and improved outlook after incorporating Advocare into their routine.
Robert Pattinson is an English actor, model, musician and film producer born in 1986 in London. He grew up in a family with two older sisters and was educated at private schools in London. Pattinson is best known for his breakthrough role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga films, which brought him worldwide fame. He has since established himself as one of the highest paid and most bankable actors in Hollywood. In his personal life, Pattinson enjoys hobbies like football, skiing and snowboarding and plays the piano and guitar.
This summary analyzes a document that discusses Edith Wharton's novel The Age of Innocence. The document focuses on the character Newland Archer and how he is conflicted between tradition and his desires. Newland is engaged to May but attracted to her cousin Ellen. He feels pressured to conform to society's traditional expectations, including marrying May to uphold his family's reputation. Though he marries May, Newland's feelings for Ellen remain strong. After May's death, Newland has a chance to reunite with Ellen but chooses not to, possibly because following tradition had become his way of life and Ellen no longer represented rebellion against society. The document analyzes how Newland was drawn to Ellen as an escape from
Polar bears are the largest land carnivores. They can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh 1,700 pounds. Polar bears live in the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, Russia, Greenland, and Norway. They hunt seals in the water and can eat up to 150 pounds at once as their main diet. Polar bears communicate through growls, roars, and head wagging and live solitary lives outside of mother-cub groups.
This document discusses the debate around William Shakespeare's authorship and examines the theories that others such as John Florio wrote Shakespeare's plays. It provides evidence that Shakespeare was a real person from Stratford-Upon-Avon, including records of his life there, but notes there is no direct evidence he wrote the plays. It also analyzes Shakespeare's references to Italian culture and claims they do not prove Florio's authorship. While the lack of details about Shakespeare's life leave room for speculation, the document concludes the authorship debate will continue until more definitive evidence emerges.
Management involves working with people and resources to achieve organizational goals efficiently. Economics studies how limited resources are allocated given unlimited wants. Managerial economics applies economic concepts to business problems to make rational decisions. It analyzes market structures like perfect competition and monopoly. Inflation and unemployment affect businesses through impacts on costs, demand, and labor markets. Fiscal and monetary policies influence macroeconomic variables.
The document discusses whether William Shakespeare can be considered an original writer or if he was influenced by other sources. It argues that Shakespeare was influenced by the trends of the Renaissance such as Greek/Roman culture and the concept of humanism. It also says he borrowed specific techniques from contemporaries like Thomas Kyd. Additionally, Shakespeare borrowed themes from earlier writers like Geoffrey Chaucer. Since Shakespeare incorporated these outside influences into his works, the document concludes he cannot be seen as fully original and independent in his writing.
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Rob Ripley is seeking a position in food service, operations, distribution, or warehousing. He has over 30 years of experience in food service, including positions as a kitchen manager, chef, and meat/seafood retail associate. His experience includes helping restaurants increase revenue and profitability. He was recognized multiple times for his work.
Wayne talks about finding a gun in an alley and using it to commit robberies. He discusses growing up without his mother who struggled with alcoholism. After his brother Kenny dies from illness while in Wayne's care, he is sent to an orphanage. Wayne feels alone without his family. On the night of the shooting, Wayne goes to a drugstore where he kills a woman during a robbery. The events are too much for Wayne to handle and take him down a path of crime and tragedy.
The document summarizes events in the lives of several families. Ally gives birth to twins, a boy named Luke and a girl named Lorelai. Erin also gives birth, to a boy named Ambrose, though her pregnancy was more difficult. That night, Rosa wakes her sisters claiming to have heard screams, though Lydia is skeptical. The next day, Dec worries over preparations for his children's birthday party, where Eliza, Felicity, and Gavin will age up. Kate seems sad about the event.
It's me! Arvis Marie Taitt, author of this writing. I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of my novel, AROUND THERE ON SOUTH FOURTH STREET. It was published by Xlibris.com and can be found on Amazon.com too. I’ve now changed the title to: GRANNY’S PLACE (Xlibris.com). Both writings will give you the same content. I'd also like your constructive criticism about the subject matter. The email address is: arvistaitt@gmail.com
It's me! Arvis Marie Taitt, author of this writing. I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of my novel, AROUND THERE ON SOUTH FOURTH STREET. It was published by Xlibris.com and can be found on Amazon.com too. I've now changed the title to: GRANNY'S PLACE (Xlibris.com) I'd also like your constructive criticism about the subject matter. The email address you'll need is: arvistaitt@gmail.com THANKS!!
Helen has suffered a stroke and is struggling to communicate what has happened to her. When her carer Jill arrives, Helen tries to tell her about the stroke but is unable to get the words out. Jill does not understand and goes about her morning tasks. In the ambulance, the paramedic examines Helen but she is unable to answer his questions coherently or recall important words like "stroke". Helen's language and memory abilities have been impaired by the medical emergency she has experienced.
1. Jack had recently married his maid after accidentally killing his wife Agnes. He is visited by Agnes' brother Gunter, who accuses Jack of killing Agnes. Jack denies the accusations.
2. Jack struggles with guilt over Agnes' death. He works to establish an alibi by getting a job as a police officer. He proposes to his maid Kate.
3. Jack's daughter Snowie finds a book addressed to her in the mailbox late at night. She hides it under her mattress without Jack knowing. Snowie is comforted sleeping in Jack's bed after seeing a ghost.
The document describes a family dealing with various challenges. Ellie has an outburst and destroys her father's painting easel, worrying her mother. Later, Ellie's brother Jonathon is able to help calm Ellie's mind using a special ability or "gift." Their mother worries about the children's wellbeing and tries to provide stability and happiness for the family.
The three Lightning siblings - Annabeth, Anakin, and A'Tuin - mysteriously collapsed after telling their partners that they knew who the serial killer was. They have since woken up with no memory of what happened. Annabeth and Anakin seem confused but well, while A'Tuin claims to remember but refuses to see Celeste or explain what happened. Their partners are left worried and without answers about what caused the siblings to collapse or why only A'Tuin remembers.
- Delilah and her son Eli get into a car accident during a snowstorm while arguing. Eli is injured and taken to the hospital.
- At the hospital, the doctor tells Delilah to prepare for the worst regarding Eli's condition. She worries about potential outcomes like breathing machines or brain damage.
- Delilah enters Eli's hospital room and sees signs that friends and family have visited, like flowers, cards, and a teddy bear. She also notices Eli's collection of matchbox cars on the floor, reminding her of happier times.
1) Janie is having an affair with Philippe at the Holiday Inn to rebel against her restrictive marriage to Walter. She feels uneasy like she is being watched.
2) At the hotel, the housekeepers Madison and Jen get into an argument where Jen throws a towel at Madison. The hotel manager Malcolm tries to defuse the situation.
3) Janie is disturbed by Walter's strange behavior over the past month and his parting words of "goodbye" rather than "see you later" that morning. She decides this will be her last day with Philippe.
This document appears to be an excerpt from a novel. It provides backstory on the main character Ellie, whose father leaves abruptly in the middle of the night. Ellie is then taken in by her uncles Quinn and Devlin, who she meets for the first time. Quinn seems warm and welcoming, fixing Ellie a nice meal, while Devlin seems more aloof. Ellie is given her own bedroom, which has been prepared for her arrival. As she lies in bed, Ellie sees a face appear in the wrinkles of her bedroom curtains that mouths her name, leaving her fascinated.
1) Ali gets off the bus after ending her engagement and returns home, hoping to avoid her housemates. She cries in the bathroom over what happened.
2) Ali wakes up confused because there are no marks on her arm from the night before. She goes downstairs and finds her housemates have decorated for her birthday, which surprises her because she believes the last three years of her life were a dream.
3) Ali's friends are confused about why she mentions Oliver, who they do not know. Ali starts to question if the past three years, including her relationship, were real or a dream.
Celine kissed her sister Chloe's boyfriend Connor, causing drama in their family. Chloe is devastated and refuses to forgive Celine, while their parents ignore Celine to make her feel guilty. Celine spends time alone, regretting her actions and wanting to find a way to make things right again.
1) Agnes gives birth to a daughter named Snowie but her husband Jack hates children and wants nothing to do with the baby.
2) As Snowie cries constantly, Jack grows more annoyed while Agnes must care for the baby alone. Agnes discovers she is pregnant again, further straining her relationship with Jack.
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In the Evening
By Megan Juarez
He heard the lock of the door shiver. The muscles in his body tensed as the locked
clicked.
The door was a dark burgundy. It didn’t exactly match the house but it added character, it
made it more distinct. Ken liked this uniqueness about their home because their house stood out
from the other track homes in their neighborhood. His wife, however, did not think the same
way. She said it made the house look ‘out of order.’ Plus, the peephole was located higher than
Ally’s eye level. She’d stand on her tippy toes to see who the figure outside was. They had
discussed painting the door many years before, but life pulled them away from their tedious
misgivings.
“Oh, just ignore this ugly step child of the house,” Ally would say in regards of the door
to their new guests. Nonetheless, the door served its purpose. Despite its color, it welcomed their
two children with a kind humbleness in its hinges. It welcomed their children’s children with that
same spirit and never failed anyone else who wanted to take advantage of the doors use.
The door violently shook as Ally pushed it open. “Dammit! I don’t know why that door
can’t open anymore.”
Ken knows why. How could he forget? It was two years ago when she changed the locks
on him. To this day, they still were never installed properly. The locks themselves were put on
upside down. It wasn’t his fault he couldn’t find another job. “For Christ sakes, I was laid off,”
he would always say. Ally had no sympathy for him when they took out another mortgage on
their home and the electricity was getting shut off. Her job of sorting through home loans in
manila folders did not match up to Ken’s old salary at the warehouse. Their savings had been
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used up by this time, but Ken promised he’d try harder. Besides, Jacob’s wedding probably
wasn’t the right time for the kids to deal with this, so she let him come back.
“Keeping the couch warm I see,” Ally said to him, “must be burning hot from yesterday.”
Ken disregarded her comments like these and veered away from the possible explosion
he would cause by responding.
“How was your day?” he asked.
Ally rolled her eyes as she began to walk down the hallway. A couple minutes later, she
came in with her favorite gray sweat pants on and one of Ken’s old T-shirts. Her hair was pulled
up, revealing the slightly gray strands that were emerging at the back of her head. Ally hated
those innocent strands, but Ken adored them. Not very many people can age with such beauty.
“So what did you make for dinner?” Ally asked as she propped her hands on her hips.
“Actually, I meant to call you. I thought maybe we could go out to eat. You know, at
Arruffo’s.”
Ally’s jaw dropped and her eyes widened. He wasn’t sure if he should elaborate. She
must remember, he thought. It was where he took her on their first date. He was so nervous she
might not like Italian food. Blind dates don’t really give a guy a chance to ask questions. Lucky
for him, it turned out she loved Italian food just as much as he.
“It’s a treat when you’ve grown up with a Mexican family that cooks beans with every
meal,” Ally explained to him as she shoveled the Fettuccine Alfredo in her mouth. Ken sat so
amused by her ability to be so comfortable with herself. What a woman, he thought.
Her jaw was still dropped, but now her head poked forward like a chicken and Ken
realized she was waiting for a follow-up. He began to form words in his throat, but she pushed
them back down.
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“Why would we go out to dinner? You know I’ve been working fewer hours this past
month,” she said.
“I know, I just thought-”
“What? Since work cut off our overtime, I’ve been paying all the bills late.”
Ken retreated into himself with his hands shoved in between his thighs. He sighed a
troubled sigh and looked down to hide his embarrassment. “You’re right, I’m sorry.”
She paused for a moment. Her pounding stare felt just as long as the four years he had
been out of work. He looked up without tilting his head, but she quickly broke the stare and
headed to the kitchen.
The kitchen was outdated. The yellow cupboards looked more unflattering as the paint
chipped, revealing the ugly, tan wood underneath it’s coating. Their white knobs contributed to
the eyesore Ally felt every time she entered the room. She stood in the middle of the diamond
shaped tiles as she wondered where to go first. The pantry always held something with the
element of surprise. She opened it to find nothing but bow-tie pasta noodles sitting inside a bag.
Ken accidentally ripped open the original packaging a few weeks before. She’s still been finding
the stragglers tucked in the crevices between the lifting floor tiles and the bottom cupboards. She
took out the noodles and set them on the counter. Her back strained as she bent down for a
boiling pot. A grunting sound escaped from her throat and Ken hurried to the kitchen.
“Are you okay?” he asked.
Ally waved him off with her hand, “Yeah, yeah. My back just gets stiff from sitting in
that computer chair all day.”
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The phone rang and Ally immediately forgot about her back and sprinted towards it. Her
tone was high pitched and excited. Ken knew it was one of the kids. He heard the word “shoes”
and came to the conclusion it was Lily.
“I know, honey. Everybody’s feet get swollen when they’re pregnant,” she shouted. “No,
don’t buy bigger shoes. You’re going to pop within a couple of weeks!”
Ken giggled over the conversation. It was Lily’s second child, but she acted just as
clueless as she had with her first one. Ally recognized her daughter’s silliness, but never showed
it to her. She was her mother and would support her daughter through every mad stage of
pregnancy. She owed it to her, after all. She was going to have two grandkids now. She’ll have to
make room on her cubicle desk for another frame.
Ken waited for her to pause, “Can I talk to her?”
She nodded in annoyance and waited another moment before she handed him the phone.
He grabbed it and stayed in the kitchen doorway as Ally picked up the pot again and filled it with
water.
“I miss you too, sweetie,” Ken said into the phone. “I know, I know. I’m looking.
Everything requires technology these days. How is a fifty-seven year old supposed to know how
to use a computer?”
Ally heard Lily’s laughing from afar and couldn’t help the smile that parted on her lips. It
dropped quickly as Ken approached her while hanging up.
“That girl is something else,” he said.
“Oh yeah,” Ally responded.
Ken looked awkwardly around the kitchen, “Can I help?”
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Being caught off guard, she hesitated. He didn’t ask that when she was having trouble
starting the lawn mower, or the morning her car wouldn’t start and she was late for work. “You
can start preparing the salad,” she said.
He took out the romaine lettuce from the refrigerator and dug in the crisper for any
toppings. Some tomatoes and old baby carrots were all he could find. He figured Ally wouldn’t
notice their age if he rinsed them well. A few dressings sat in the door, but he decided on the
balsamic vinaigrette. Ally’s favorite. He picked up the cutting board leaning against the back of
the sink faucet and laid it flat. The assortment of knives sat conveniently on the counter, and Ken
began chopping away. He rinsed the carrots and then diced them the same way he diced the
tomatoes. Ally liked to take small bites, so he made sure to accommodate her eating habits. She
was testing the water on the stove, wondering if it was hot enough yet. Both of their backs were
turned toward each other on opposite sides of the kitchen as they focused on their dinner duties.
“So what kind of pasta are we having?” he asked.
“I’m in the mood for Fettuccine Alfredo,” she responded. He heard the rain of noodles
being poured into the boiling pot.
Of course, Ken thought. When was she not in the mood for Fettuccine Alfredo? He
laughed a little out loud and Ally smiled. Despite how depressed he usually was, a giggle was
still able to escape his sadness periodically. He could always recognize the small aspects of life
that were worth acknowledging. Ally loved that about him. These days, though, it became hard
for her to love somebody who made it so difficult.
As Ken finished tossing the salad, Ally’s voice turned his back around.
“Oh no! We don’t have any sauce!”
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He sensed the disappointment in her voice and immediately felt sympathetic. “I’ll go get
some,” he said reassuringly.
Ally sighed in relief and hurried to her purse. She pulled out five dollars as Ken put on
his jacket and fumbled with its broken zipper. He took the money and they stood uncomfortably
close for a kiss goodbye, but backed away from each other to escape the uneasiness they would
feel. There was a time that Ken would leave Ally in the same scenario, in the same kitchen, but it
was usually in the morning. In those mornings, it was not a zip-up hoodie he wore, but a black
blazer. He’d lean over to kiss Ally’s cheek at the breakfast table and thank her for the eggs. They
both felt so lucky to have Ally at home with the kids while Ken went out and won the bread for
the table. Life then was too good to be true, which is why those days were long gone.
Ally watched him walk through the door and heard the car start. The headlights shone
through the curtains. She waited for them to disappear and then returned to the noodles on the
stove.
*
Ken abruptly opened the door, jolting Ally with his loud voice.
“I got it, I got it!” he shouted.
She thanked him and brought the jar over by the noodles. Ken noticed them waiting
patiently in the strainer, which was still sitting in the sink. He heard a hissing from the stove and
looked over questioningly.
“I decided to make some chicken. I can’t believe I forgot to make chicken!” Ally said.
Ken laughed this off. It was so cute when Ally would get flustered over such little things.
They then looked at each other, neither ready to speak. Being unsure of what to do, Ally
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awkwardly walked around him to the stove where the chicken was obviously not done yet. She
flipped it once to salt and pepper it a little more. The hissing grew louder and deepened the
silence between them.
“Maybe I should set the table?” Ken insisted.
“You’re not eating in the living room tonight?” she asked without looking up from the
chicken.
“Nope,” he said while trying to hide the excitement on his face.
Ken turned and opened the cupboards for the essentials. He reached for the paper plates
but picked up the heavy glass plates at the last second. He grabbed the matching red bowls and
set them on top of the plates. From the silverware drawer he made sure to grab two sets of forks
and knives, instead of one. Ally heard the clutter of dishes and turned to see him carrying them to
the kitchen table. She shook her head in disapproval. She was the one that was going to be
washing those dishes later on. One week, she vowed to stop washing Ken’s dishes. All of his
cereal bowls and sandwich crusts intermingled and marinated with each other until she finally
gave in when the left over cereal milk was beginning to stink up the sink area. She had always
wondered why he couldn’t at least keep up the house if he was going to be home everyday.
Ken set down each piece of dishware on the table with precision. Everything was parallel
with one another, and once finished he took a step back to proudly look upon his work.
“Table’s all set!” he stated while walking back into the kitchen.
“Perfect, chicken’s almost done,” Ally said. That was nice of him, she thought to herself.
She remembered the time Ken had brought home flowers for her. “Just because it’s raining,” was
his excuse. Lily was maybe two or three, and Jacob just a baby. She indulged in the memory, for
it had been so long since she felt so flattered. She had cut the stems of the assorted bouquet and
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helped Lily drop them in the water-filled vase. Together, they walked over to the dinning table
and placed them in the middle, for everyone to enjoy. That was then, though. Today, all Ken
would do for her was set the table with no centerpiece. Ally looked down at the chicken
sympathetically.
“Chicken’s done,” she announced.
She dropped it on the cutting board where Ken was ready with a knife. He started slicing
up the chicken breast while Ally picked up the pasta sauce. She looked at it.
“What’s the matter?” Ken asked.
“It’s nothing,” she said. “Well, the store brand is not that good. We’ve always- I’ve
always bought which ever name brand was on sale.” She noticed the hurt in Ken’s eyes and
quickly stated, “It will be good with some extra pepper.”
As Ken continued cutting he noticed Ally squirming in the corner of his eye. He looked
over to find her hand repeatedly slipping over the lid of the jar, each attempt to open it being
unsuccessful. He put down the knife and walked nearer to her.
“Here, let me help you,” he said.
“It’s fine. I’ve got it,” she insisted while still attempting to open the jar. She grabbed a
towel hoping it would somehow help tighten her grip.
Ken laughed, “Just let me do it.”
She pulled away frustratingly and Ken bent forward again.
“Leave me alone,” she said.
The two struggled over the ownership of the pasta sauce until Ken yanked it so hard it
slipped onto the floor. The glass broke open and the sauce oozed slowly around the solid broken
pieces.
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“God dammit, Ken!”
“I’m, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry!” he said pleadingly.
“Why can’t you do anything for me?” she asked. Ken shrunk within himself and stared
back at her with a helpless face. His eyes drooped and his brows furrowed with worry, but Ally
was not giving in this time.
“I told you to leave me alone, so do it!” she said as she stomped out of the kitchen.
Seconds later, their bedroom door slammed. Ken stood for a moment, looking down at
the broken pieces. A piece for every day he spent not looking for a job. Another for the time he
forgot to turn off the sprinklers. A couple for never cleaning the rain gutters. The smaller ones
for every time he saw the unhappiness in Ally’s innocent brown eyes.
Ken looked behind him at the burgundy colored door, with its peephole too high and its
upside down lock. He walked to the armchair where he had left his hoodie, slipped his arms in,
then found himself staring through the peephole at a vast of darkness. The cold, gold knob
twisted with his hand, and he opened the door only as far as his arm stretched. The fresh air hit
his face as he walked through the doorway toward an unfamiliar night. He shut the door tight
before being tempted to look back.
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“God dammit, Ken!”
“I’m, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry!” he said pleadingly.
“Why can’t you do anything for me?” she asked. Ken shrunk within himself and stared
back at her with a helpless face. His eyes drooped and his brows furrowed with worry, but Ally
was not giving in this time.
“I told you to leave me alone, so do it!” she said as she stomped out of the kitchen.
Seconds later, their bedroom door slammed. Ken stood for a moment, looking down at
the broken pieces. A piece for every day he spent not looking for a job. Another for the time he
forgot to turn off the sprinklers. A couple for never cleaning the rain gutters. The smaller ones
for every time he saw the unhappiness in Ally’s innocent brown eyes.
Ken looked behind him at the burgundy colored door, with its peephole too high and its
upside down lock. He walked to the armchair where he had left his hoodie, slipped his arms in,
then found himself staring through the peephole at a vast of darkness. The cold, gold knob
twisted with his hand, and he opened the door only as far as his arm stretched. The fresh air hit
his face as he walked through the doorway toward an unfamiliar night. He shut the door tight
before being tempted to look back.