But I have a shitload of other things I plan on accomplishing. Writing for one. Getting my plays out there. Getting my novel fleshed out, part of whic... is experiencing things I couldn’t being some freshman in some far away college. And college. I can take time to get grants and scholarships so I can go to school in New York. Columbia’s my focus, but who knows? And more time with Joanne’s kids. And Joanne. And Cheryl. Okay?”“Good. Good to know you’re not a one trick pony.”“When have I ever been?. It is as much as I make working a full day on the road, but I would have prefer to be out and about. I know for a fact that my dad makes a much heavier hit than I do.Logically I know that he earns it, but I still don't like it. It seems that being family only goes so far. Daddy isn't above making more money for doing less work, but then I don't usually make $500 on a Saturday, even if I am doing a festival.The wedding had been a bore, and the group shots after were a pain. Not only did I have. "If you'll watch them, I'll grab some more beers," I said.I walked in and saw Pam and Ruth sitting in the library talking. I could tell it was a serious discussion and assumed it was about the baby. I pulled another Bud Lite and Stella out of the fridge and walked back to the grill."Rudy, we were trying to decide what you might like to see this weekend. We have a very nice aquarium. Of course, there's Rock City, made famous by all the painted birdhouses and barn roofs. We have two Civil War. "Explain yourself, Benjamin."Ben used to cower to his father. He'd frantically try to plead his case or put the blame back on Brad to justify his actions, and Ben always used to get the short end of the stick. This time, Ben's nostrils flared as he glared at his father."I was kicking Brad's ass," he said, his voice low and even.Ted's fists were on his hips. "Don't be insolent, Son. I gave you an order and I expect you to obey. I came home early to take care of some important business, and I.