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Jan 6Liked by Hans G. Schantz

Buchmann's schemes are shattered, with even the loss of her daughter, who she attempted to mold rather than support. But stroking the cat brings to mind James Bond villains, plotting anew.

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Jan 6Liked by Hans G. Schantz

Is it mere coincidence that his mother-in-law is in proximity to Mike's truck? Or has he taken up a regular fixed abode in the immediate vicinity?

Does she feel any biological release given that her one daughter is now in a situation allowing the genetic line to continue on toward [ mentally stable, financially successful ] grandchildren?

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Jan 6Liked by Hans G. Schantz

All those personalities and none of They/Them are happy.

It comes from trying to fill the God shaped void of the soul with anything but God.

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Emptiness. Self-inflicted. Her spiritual child dead. Her child of the body betrayed. Yet she retains authority over an aspect of education. I know I worked with someone like this in the DoDDS schools.

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