Finishing her toilet, Kim went to her linen closet and opened a brand-new set of sheets. They were candy-striped red and white. After changing the dou...le bed, she ran the back of her hand lightly over the crisp percale, loving the feeling. What in the world am I thinking about? she wondered. Why in hell am I doing such a dumb thing now? Did I blow out my mind at that stupid picnic?Slipping on a white terry robe, she let it hang open and went out to her living room. Already it was 10:30, but for. And all this time, I thought I was helping her out of her own life problems!I dragged my slippers out from under the bed and headed for the bathroom. My mind began to turn to the rest of the day as I stepped into its steaming pond. I hate rushing to get up, a bath should be savoured, a woman's skin needs to absorb the richness of the oils and fragrances like a finely brewed cup of tea. AaHmmm... How delicious... I stretched out to enjoy the bath and let my mind wander a little... Just as I was. She travelled light, carrying only her bow and a dozen arrows. She carried no food or water, intending to be back before nightfall. But there had been no sign of game, and the shadows had grown long, forcing her to make an impromptu camp out of branches and leaves. She slept poorly, restless and hungry.At first light she supped dew from the grass, and pushed on. She would give herself until noon at the latest before turning back. The ground had been rising into a narrow mountain pass for some. “To do that, you will need more than ‘Enough to get by’ Rich.”I was amazed how well everyone was getting along, but I had to say, “Richard, don’t rush. It’s better if you have high standards and treat the girls you encounter with respect.”“And get a prenuptial agreement,” my unfeeling husband had to say.“What’s that?” Jeri asked.“Let’s eat, please?” I said stopping this conversation in its tracks.With him in front of the TV, both kids helped clean up. Whatever Richard had talked to his sister.