Carlos Hazday

I've written a lot of travelogues in the series and will keep doing it. Readers seem to enjoy them, and I believe my settings are as much a character as any individual. Unfortunately, after the next chapter, I'm sending them to Vail for Christmas. They'll be up to their butts in snow. But we'll return to sunny Mexico and I have more warm-weather fun planned. One of my brothers lives in Winnetka. I'll have to check in to see if he left his mother-in-law outside overnight. He was all happy about a multi-generational household when she moved in after her divorce. Over Christmas he admitted it wasn't everything he thought it would be. LOL

@Reader1810 Austin gets a little nookie and he's all happy. @WolfM Does that sound right? I just wrote about someone enjoying watching CJ and Liebe (when she's much older) butting heads. Must be the same as me enjoying it when CJ and his dads get into it. All genetics.

She was involved in creating a shark repellent for sailors and airmen since so many were being attacked when they ended up in the water. The 'recipe' she developed was used until the 1970s and the main ingredient was rotten shark flesh she sliced and diced. Maybe that's when she started drinking? Didn't she take swigs from the bottle between meat tenderizer strikes?

@scrubber6620 Tiger balm smells like Ben Gay or Icy hot. I carry a miniature jar of it in my motorcycle first aid kit. Since CJ hits the mats with the marines after working hours, Northman would not have smelled it. And yes, he definitely gets hit. This is full contact. The issue that could arise is diplomacy is more of an art than a science. Someone at CJ's level might only be judged on factual items, but he surpassed that stage almost as soon as he started working. Subjective items, such as the ability to think clearly and communicate would be part of a political officer's evaluation. I think it funny Northman would want to evaluate him on that type of item while also trying to keep CJ chained to his 'visa clerk' position. Did the chapter mention Jimmy wanted to harden all their electronic devices? Let's see if they take them to the theater for the ballet and to the embassy for the reception. We'll find out next Friday.

So, a little story I've been working on this past week is set in your neck of the woods. In Atlanta. There's one character I almost named Severus, but since Mr. Snake Snape redeemed himself at the end of the books, I went with something else still within the HP world. You know how much I like to 'borrow' from real life and other works.

Have I mentioned how much I enjoy readers speculation?

@Clancy59 Forecast calls for temps in the 30s Sunday morning. That would be our coldest in a decade! Unfortunately, snow's only made it this far south once in recorded history. You keep safe, ma'am. While CJ has kept his cool so far, and acted professionally as you suggest, I wonder how long he can keep it up. If he won't do it, someone else needs to step in and tell Northman it's career suicide to pester future President DILF.

Don't know if he's a Trump man or not, but he's definitely more interested in following rules and regulations than his fellow human beings. Kinda reminds me of our previous President except for the following rules and regulations part.

I've figured out you like drama. The next chapter might satisfy your cravings for a bit. And since you mentioned the Oscars, let me see what I can whip up. Northman may be an obstacle to CJ attending. BTW, you do know Julia Child was a spy during WWII, right? I just watched a documentary on her time with the OSS.

I thought I'd slip that comment in and see who reacted. So far, you win. LOL Is this a thing now? My wtriting brings out violence, mayhem, and murder tendencies in my readers? I think I like it.

Interesting you mention the phones. They'll get to test them in a real life situation in the following chapter. All because of a naked Russian! I think CJ's shown a lot of patience in contrast to his usual shoot first ask questions later approach. Let's see how long he can keep his temper under control.

Thank you, Parker. It wouldn't be a CJ story without sightseeing and the fathers being in town gave me a chance to describe Mexico City a bit more. As for Northman, we'll get a break from him over Christmas, but even then his shadow will hang over CJ.

Thanks, bud.

CJ's calm veneer has started to crumble. Northman may find himself invited to a sparring session with CJ and his marines.

Attention grabbing opportunities seem to flourish around CJ. He'll have a chance to surpass the local section the following weekend. The Bolshoi will be in town. Steven may get hammered a few more times before I'm done with him. President DILF and First Dude DILF. LMFAO

I really love inciting readers to violence. LOL Speaking of dicks, I just saw a picture of campaign buttons for the 1952 Presidential election. I like Ike (Eisenhower) and I like Dick (Nixon.)

“We didn’t make the front page.” CJ dropped the newspaper on the kitchen counter. His sarcastic tone reinforced what everyone knew: he did not care about such things. “But we show up on the local section.” “Not good enough for you?” Brett snatched the paper before César could, tossed the front section aside, and smiled at the picture on the subsequent one. “I likey.” “Gutiérrez Müller Inaugura Centro Tecnológico.” César did not look pleased with the headline. “That’s it? The first lady

Thought about it... Maybe after Roberts croaks.

WARNING At one point, the promotion team chastised me for using, I quote: "too many ly words." When I work with other authors these days, I suggest not every verb needs an adverb just like not every noun needs an adjective.

In Hail to the Chief, Supreme Court Chief Justice Barack Obama swears CJ in as President in 2041. I'd like to thanks Associate Justice Stephen Breyer for his years of service on the Court. And I'd like to remind President Biden I told him he had to appoint Obama. We'll worry about Barack becoming Chief Justice as soon as John Roberts gets out of the way.

You tell it, sister! I've been accused of never killing characters off (even though I have) so I encourage other authors to do it. Right now I have a Russian spy and an obnoxious supervisor who readers would probably encourage me to kill, but it's more fun when I off someone unexpectedly. I need to get a gun into my MC's hands.

Yeah, but where's the fun in that? We need maiming, blood, and cliffies!

We'll respect him the following morning, but he'll probably be dead by then.

Odds on Elijah surviving? Anyone?

Hand them each a phone and they'll leave you alone to enjoy the parks.