Peri and Waddell arrive at one of Windenburg’s hottest nightclubs. Waddell is now an elder after celebrating his birthday recently. The club is not exactly where he would have chosen to spend his time tonight, but he doesn’t mind having an opportunity to show Peri off any chance he gets. However, he still has a…
It’s New Year’s Eve, and Peri has made plans with Waddell for later. So, she heads out to the nearby salon for some pampering and perhaps a new hairstyle to prepare for her date. After getting a fresh manicure, she checks to see if her regular stylist is available. Prosperity: Is Darius scheduled to come…
Gladys is already waiting for him when he makes his way down the stairs. Gladys: Where are we going that requires us to dress up? Quincy: I wanted to take you out to dinner, but there are only two restaurants nearby – Ranger Stanley or the fancy garden restaurant across the street. I figured you’d…
Ma arrives home from work while I’m in the middle of watching the comedy channel on TV. Prosperity: Kai, where’s daddy? Kai: He went to Willow Creek with some woman named Gladys. Ma sits down quickly. Prosperity: What? Is she cute? I don’t really want to talk about this. I’d rather get back to my…
I’m awakened from a deep sleep by someone ringing our doorbell. It’s late in the morning, so I know ma is probably at work. That means it’s up to me to see who’s at the door. Part of me wants to ignore it and crawl back under the covers, but it could be Uncle M…
I’ve been doing a lot of reading since completing high school. I don’t know how much time I’ll have to read for pleasure once I enroll in college, so I’m taking advantage of the time I have now. Most of the books have been about controlling emotions, but I’ve also been interested in increasing my…
It’s snowing heavily outside when I come down to eat breakfast. Pop-pop walks away with his empty plate, looking pretty much like he did yesterday when his sister passed away. I wish I knew what to say to him to make him feel better, but that sort of thing is not my forte. I barely…
Rest in peace, Sophia (Wade) Talla (Day 40 – Day 1.3)… wife to Duane Talla and younger sister to Quincy Wade Jr.
Father Winter: Forgive me. Maybe this will make up for it. I open the gift even though nothing will make up for Father Winter being hot for my mom. It’s a yoga mat. I’m into fitness, so I appreciate the gift. I thank Father Winter and go to check out my other presents. There’s one…
I return home to find ma acting strange. Prosperity: *anxious tone* You’re back too early. Kai: *confused* Too early for what? Prosperity: Uh – nothing. Happy birthday! Ma gives me a big hug, leaving me even more confused because we already celebrated. She has to be up to something. Prosperity: I have a gift for…
