"The rock foundation is shot. There are places where the mortar around the sandstone they used is as soft as cornbread. That sag in your back bedroom ...orner? That is the foundation beginning to collapse."Now she took the offer of a seat on the tailgate. Holding her elbow she used the fingers of her left hand to rub at her eyes. My eyes went to her glasses hanging from their tiny gold chain. They swung between her breasts, given them an occasional soft bump as she moved.Never been envious of. Mr. Huey just smiled."I'll see you tonight Veronica. Now you run along and make sure that everything is set for the party tonight." He said as he lightly kissed her forehead."Aren't you coming along?" She asked as her eyes smoldered while she looked at Jolene."Carl and I have to do some business reviews but I will be home before our guests arrive. Now scoot along!" He said and patted her on the ass.I watched as the redhead stormed out of the store. Then Mr. Huey looked at Jolene and he signaled. "Couldn't resist it," he said. I stuck my tongue out at him and he disappeared, laughing and chokingas he swallowed some water. Serves him right I thought to myself, butthe feel of his hand on my bum was etched in my memory.We spent a couple of hours or so, hanging in the water, letting thewater and the fish soothe away the stress. I wasn't surprised to findShane was a powerful swimmer. Despite his size he was fast and almostgraceful, moving himself effortlessly through the water.. Last night I was a little down and feeling envious which is an emotion I try to avoid like the plague. It’s almost as poisonous as bitterness which will kill your soul. I was envious because there’s all these people who can make choices and I can’t. Oh, I can make the choices, but I don’t have the power to back them up. Simple example: I can decide I want a Little Caesar’s pizza. Oh well, I’m missing so much work right now that’s not an option at the moment. Don’t worry, I’m not asking for your.