Ralph, Roger’s biographer had seen this before. Shirley’s understanding eyes and sympathetic smile had foretold the inevitable. What Roger had described as a nostalgic and epic journey of ineffable proportions; was somehow lost, given this journey began in the backyard. Roger’s modest disposition was further clouded by his brand new pipe and shoes. Roger’s discreet insertion concerning the years he hadn’t paid taxes and this being his fourth marriage soured the deal and turned Ralph’s attention back to the delicious mini-breakfast buns and the spiced international coffee served in the comfortable and inviting nook; surrounded by beautifully framed pictures of times past and wilderness trails, marked by unassuming poses of Shirley as she gazed skyward or reflected at the water’s edge. Her ankle/leg warmers spoke volumes of a rich and robust life. This statue of an energetic and hardy woman standing at the door, tantalized Ralph’s imagination. Who was this women and what had lead her into Roger’s life???
Ralph, Roger’s biographer had seen this before. Shirley’s understanding eyes and sympathetic smile had foretold the inevitable. What Roger had described as a nostalgic and epic journey of ineffable proportions; was somehow lost, given this journey began in the backyard. Roger’s modest disposition was further clouded by his brand new pipe and shoes. Roger’s discreet insertion concerning the years he hadn’t paid taxes and this being his fourth marriage soured the deal and turned Ralph’s attention back to the delicious mini-breakfast buns and the spiced international coffee served in the comfortable and inviting nook; surrounded by beautifully framed pictures of times past and wilderness trails, marked by unassuming poses of Shirley as she gazed skyward or reflected at the water’s edge. Her ankle/leg warmers spoke volumes of a rich and robust life. This statue of an energetic and hardy woman standing at the door, tantalized Ralph’s imagination. Who was this women and what had lead her into Roger’s life???