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PR for VP

Posted on August 11, 2012 by gar

So Mr. Romney chose Paul “Vouchers” Ryan as his running mate, choosing the quick and easy path of a no-nonsense, white male, dyed-in-the-wool conservative who isn’t a complete kook (like Sarah Palin), but who also still appeals to the Tea … Continue reading →

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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part VIII (Conclusion)

Posted on July 19, 2012 by gar

As fast as he could, Ángel raced back with the book.  All during the calibration, he felt that something was wrong.  It shouldn’t be this hard, he thought.  He scanned through he pages, to see if there had been something … Continue reading →

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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part VII

Posted on July 15, 2012 by gar

On the roof deck, guests mingled while nibbling hors d’oeuvres as mellow music played in the background.  A-Five arrived late, and when he did, he made an entrance. “What’s with the fatigues?” “Hey, Buddy, you didn’t say this was a … Continue reading →

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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part VI

Posted on July 11, 2012 by gar

In the days after Aileen’s visit, Ángel doubled down on his reading.  He took her words to heart and read like their very survival depended on it.  His mother was proud of him, but worried that he pushed himself too … Continue reading →

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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part V

Posted on July 7, 2012 by gar

Albertson Wallet V had a peculiar way of walking that mixed a prance with a swagger.  He had a large build – he played rugby in college – which accentuated his peculiar locomotion’s menacing air.  His father, Albertson Wallet IV, … Continue reading →

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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part IV

Posted on June 26, 2012 by gar

Gabriel lived in a makeshift.  Makeshifts were housing units made out of old, abandoned buildings, factories, shopping malls, car dealerships, whatever happened to be available.  His makeshift unit sat in the back of an old car factory.  It was four … Continue reading →

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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part III

Posted on June 16, 2012 by gar

That last insult was the last straw.  “How dare you!” she yelled.  Her hand smacked him upside his head multiple times as her mouth frothed on variations of the same insult.  Little bastard!  Dirty bastard!  Stupid bastard!  Blasphemous bastard!  Ángel … Continue reading →

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The Harkness Avenging Angel – Part II

Posted on June 13, 2012 by gar

Lillian had to go shopping.  She left Ángel with her mother, a harmless enough move, so she thought.  Her mother would watch her favorite TV shows, too engrossed in them to fuss about this or that.  Ángel would read.  Thing … Continue reading →

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