But even that didn't work. I was feeling more and more anxious but I wasn't real sure about what. I assumed it had to do with Peggy and Dawn's party. ...inally I pulled into this nice roadside park and stopped. I hit the restroom and then back at the car, my head was in a whirl. I knew something bad was going to happen. I just knew it.I dialed Carol's number on the cell phone... no answer. I left a message to call me on my cellular as soon as she got this message. I dialed home... no answer. I. Did someone break in and take her?Thankfully, I heard a giggle and chuckle emanating from the direction of Gary’s room. I thought they were just up late talking as all my kids got along with each other’s friends. I did think they might be using drugs or smoking something. The area we lived in had a bad problem with middle and high school kids using. I crept soundlessly to the door and peeked in. If the kids are behaving I leave them alone, if not I bust their asses. I checked on my 12 year old. Apolitical AphorismsIf God wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates.~Jay Leno~The problem with political jokes is they get elected.~Henry Cate, VII~We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office~Aesop~If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in these State of the Union speeches, there wouldn't be any inducement to go to heaven.~Will Rogers~Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.~Nikita. She didn't move away at all. He saw the goosebumps rise on her flesh. She shivered just slightly as if she were cold. She slid closer to him. They talked for a few minutes, and she ordered a second drink. He leaned in toward her and put his hand on her thigh under the table, and she looked up at him and gave a secretive smile. She was ready to play. She leaned forward to tell him something, and he felt her breast brush against his arm. He could feel her nipple through the sheer fabric of her.