"Get out," he said quietly (surprised at himself) …

All three whootled …

An homage to Ray Bradbury, with an intentional nod to his "The Autumn People" and "The October Country".

(NOTE: It is difficult to write memorials about those whom the world may judge harshly. The story of the Kennedy family mirrors that of many ancient cursed families (i.e., the House of Atreus) and it is darkly fascinating to see that play out in modern times.)

"We don't start at a deficit and get tested ... "

The gruff, tough, rough souls were often the most loving ...

(This is Part 2 of the "Everyday Mediums" microtrilogy.)

" ... She would've hated all of this crying ... "

"Ayup," he barely whispered, crouching down ...

"You're welcome to ask any questions you have ..."

"Always lift up!" it said with a happy sigh ...

"We'll stay in today," she told them ...

“Is there anything we need to do once we’re inside? ..."

There was a faint but persistent odor of Ivory soap ...

... Corbett was wrong about that, too ...

"I have a lot of compassion for him ..."

"We look for intelligence," added one ...

" ... GAWD, I was just ... freaking out!" ...

Beth Mary Margaret beamed, fully satisfied ...

"But have you ever listened to yourself ..."