Coffee Stop

Coffee Stop It had been a long day and one that included a lot of driving. I worked for a company that made water filtration systems, big industrial ones. My job was two-fold. If they had a maintenance problem, I fixed it. While I was there, I tried to sell them on upgrading, improving their … Read more

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Ten

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Ten The EMT personal had taken them to the hospital and it was quickly surmised that they both had experienced complete psychotic breaks. Experimenting with several drugs, time and counseling, Maureen eventually recovered, but her husband was not as fortunate. When nothing worked, neither drug therapy nor analysis, … Read more

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Nine

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Nine. Both CD’s had played in the dark of night, weaving a web of deception, creating a world that came from some other plain. All the CD’s which had been spread throughout the world, to all the households of those who were practicing something which they shouldn’t be … Read more

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Eight

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Eight Maureen was annoyed that she was late for her first appointment, but the rest of the day went as it should. Normally she would be tired and irritated, making dinner for the two of them, but there was a sense of elation replacing the old feelings. She … Read more

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Seven

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Seven It was Monday and little time for pancakes and eggs. There was a tight schedule to be followed, one which allowed little time for dalliances. Maureen felt depressed as she turned off the alarm, knowing she had a busy day and one which included some travel. She … Read more

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Six

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Six Sunday breakfast was consumed in silence. Maureen knew she would have to strip the bed, and there was nothing she could say about it, because she had been a contributor of last night’s antics. This would become even more uncomfortable as she would be in the basement … Read more

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Five

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Five Morning arrived softly, sunshine streaming through the bedroom windows. It was going to be a beautiful day, fresh warm air fulfilling the promises of a Saturday, but one couldn’t say the same thing about the interior of the Kaminski’s bedroom, because there was a different air insulting … Read more

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Four

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Four “Oh thank you for getting the milk,” she said. “You’ve been such a good little boy to do that for me,” and Maureen took delight in watching her husband’s expression change from his usual tired, worn out look to that of concern. “Now you can have some … Read more

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Three

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Three “There’s something not right,” and Stanley was correct, his thoughts rambling in several directions, and even though it was unlike Maureen to send him out for milk at night, that wasn’t his biggest concern. “Why was she suddenly being nice to me?” There had been a lot … Read more

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Two

The Un-training of Stanley Kaminski – Chapter Two Nothing is ever as it seems, and it certainly wasn’t for Stanley, for under that plain wrapper of dark suits, or khaki shorts, white shirts and tie, or t-shirts, was someone entirely different. For his entire life, he successfully kept his exterior persona intact, a quiet facade … Read more