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Hookup -- Meeting of the Inebriated in San Dog
Providence, perhaps. Seeking altered realities, J and T venture into the familar confines of the P.O. Club in San Diego. She thinks, "At least he'll buy me some beer." He thinks, "Maybe I'll get laid." And so it begins -- the first leaf turns! -
The Courtship -- San Diego
Still too young to buy the booze, T enlists the help of the homeless and the local Circle K -- without which, this affair doesn't continue, he thinks. Another leaf turns. -
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12 Leaves of Love
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The Move In -- Long Beach
She proposes the move in, hopes to start fresh. He agrees, thinking it's nice to have a girlfriend. Barfly 2 ensues, Bud and Lou join the insanity, but the lovers land on their feet and begin to make plans. Even a visit from the prodigal daughter. A future, who knows? And another leaf turns. -
Pygmalion in Northern California
J continues her education in the redwoods, convinces T to refine his culture and get a degree. Teddy Gruwell and Uncle Sam foot the bill.. After a knot-tying by the local parson and a brief trip to Ohio, the Schizo Twins return to Norcal for sped. degrees, worshipping at the altar of Sped.High Priestess, Pam Philley,. and another leaf is turned. R.I.P. Margaret, Danny, and Ted! -
Big Time at Last -- 1st gigs in Fairfield, CA
Under the tutelage of Master Timmy Hoban, the Schizo Twins define their philosophy of education. Marriage suits them just fine, and the future looks up. Another leaf turns as Fairfield fades in the rearview mirror. R.I.P. Suzy Q -
The Halcyon Years, Lima and the Wheel of Life
Johnny Moore, jobs, money, and a house on the river -- the journey appears to have come to a happy ending. All is not as it seems, and the dream, 5 years in the making, begins to dissapate. Loki Sr., Po, Angus, Little Nick, Meg, and Monkey join the clan, not knowing the hardships that await. Love is the goop holding it all together -- the Schizo Twins strike west to again take on the world, and another leaf turns. R.I.P. Johnny and Loki! -
Insanity on the Rez, and where in the Hell is Indian Ed, when you need him?
Beautiful place, Hell is, but I wouldn't want to live there. Minor demons spoil the stew, and the Twins find all they have is each other & God, who just so happened to find a buyer for their home on 10 acres in Hell. NOT ALONE AFTER ALL! And another leaf turns. R.I.P. Bob! -
Enchanted Living -- The Pods in the Willows and our Canadian Indian friends
Saved or so it seemed. The Schizo Twins continue to paint on multiple canvasses -- traditional ed., alternative realties, and concerts galore! Farm Aid, Hall & Oates, and Elvis -- truly special times together. Blessed be Jimbo Fielder! A few bumps in the road -- the old pros are not fazed and head East for the Heartland. Love undergirds the foundation, and another leaf turns. R.I.P. Jimbo and Louis Lee! -
Sid and Nancy and Mark Twain, Oh my!
Gateway to the Ozarks is less than welcoming, and the Twins are severly tested. Of course, you know they passed -- nothing stronger than the bond they forged over time. Twenty Years as One! And another leaf turns. -
A Loft on the River Styx -- And Hellions in Rockford
The Twins find they have graduated to a more refined version of Hell. Even so, a twisted year unites them with kindred spirits, and they still have each other. Suffering is the whet stone to Love's Blade. They float down the River Styx back to Mizzou, and another leaf turns. -
Limbo in Dixon and Richland
J sheds the trogs for reg. ed. only to find the TROGS are reg. ed. T. plods along, cheating death in a pickup, and the Twins join thousands at the Fort to see Bowling for Soup. Conspiracies abound, the Twins ride the Love Train to Joplin, and another leaf turns. -
Tornado, Man! Land of the Chosen Ones and Pharaoh.
J and T finally find the Bumblebees (Blind Melon ref.), but Sped. Pharaoh Vaughn drives them from the land of milk and honey.
Their careers in question -- Their Love Never Stronger -- 25 Silver Years, Man! I can't wait for Gold, and another leaf turns. R.I.P. Barbie Ferraro and Hello MaryLou! -
North by Northeast -- Moberly welcomes the weary.
J and T find a fellow schizo in landlord/lawyer/pastor JB via craigslist (shouldda known), but the prospects are bright as always when you're in the game TOGETHER! Jimbo, Loki JR, and Tina shine bright lights on the Path. Love is Eternal, so the timeline can't do ours justice, but I hope, looking at the Pattern, as you're fond of saying, shows you how deeply in Love With You I am! Forever!
