“I ‘m short on black shirts,” I said. “You always wear black,” Al said, “what about white trou-sers.” “Me- white pants- never!” I said, “Maybe you.” We were shopping in Milan, Italy with our mistresses from the nearby schools. I gave Athena a deserved break to concentrate on her exams. The…

“The Mighty Max,” Al said, “You’re reduced to a zombie, I see.” “What’re you on about,” I said. “You‘re moping around like a widow.” “It’s not your everyday snack for mere mortals like us to lose people close to us,” I said. “Life goes on, ma leader.” “Some of us have feelings you know,” I…

“Athenarella!” some ladies said, giggling. They passed us seated near the school fountain during a lunch break munching sandwiches. “Our own School Princess,” they said. (Whistling) Some bunch of guys whistled past us and sang a “School Princess” song. “Get over it already,” she…

My guardian disappeared like a rabbit from the hat of its magic keeper. Although we bonded on many levels, I missed the opportunity to learn more about the Brooks dynasty and their legacy. We enjoyed sincere conversations from time to time. We undertook several father-son fishing trips…

“This lady received numerous awards and accolades that stack from here to the moon, or maybe the universe,” Father Albert said, “make good use of her.”

“Accolades?” I asked.