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Why and to what end indeed. Lots of details in this chapter Preston, and perhaps they will help uncover needed answers. The properties and building projects of Oscar's grandparents sounds like either a secure military 'complex' or a bolt hole devised by 'preppers' (people who believe that something untoward is going to happen, in the not to distant future), and they want to ensure they are prepared for any eventuality. A third option is that they have too much money and time on their hands (Musk it be this way?). I can see Oscar needing and finding a way to spent time with younger sister Amara and younger brother Deacon, and to let them know how much he loves and misses them, And he plans to make time to see them regularly when his 'vacation' property is completed. In the meantime, a hotel suite with pool etc to relax and play with them, plus Skype or Facetime while he's at school should help fill the void. As for his Mother? She is a very complicated person. Oscar, his siblings, grands-parents and his Mum's last names are 'Kingston', meaning she is the daughter-in-law. Which points to the likelihood she was pampered (spoiled) growing up, possibly an only child, and the center of attention. Now she is just a small fish in a big ocean.

It's a sad start because of where Phil finds himself now, but it promises some revelations. It also poses rather a lot of questions which I can't begin to address. Questions about choices made in one's life, questions about who we are, questions about what's next, what happens when the wait in the care home is over. They all are for the moment unanswered which is perhaps where the sadness lies?

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HARRY Hairy Andy Rarely Reveals Youthful BODDY

Only if you count being nude Under my clothing. Never have I ever more than one home run in any softball game.

TRICK Tom really is cute King HARRY

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QUEEN Quirky Unwin Exerted Every New TRICK

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PIZZA Paul is zoo's zebra attraction QUEEN

Nope Never have I gone shopping nude

Wow, so soon. It can't be ending already.

The end is near! This weekend, Special Circumstances will conclude. I am sad and happy at the same time.

Sorry, did not see this under the comments stream. I would say: I had a far too short vacation!

A deal is a deal, also for a politician.

The monopoly of power must only reside with the state. In a modern society it is simply not necessary for anyone owning any weapons whether firearms or blades, even less to carry them around. Of course, hunters and farmers need some, if they are properly licensed and trained. If one wants to shoot, the weapons can be safely stored in a facility on the range, and if one wants to collect them, these can be made inoperable.