Chapter 22- Stoned

Make up your mind

Decide to walk with me…

Make up your mind

And I’ll promise you

I will treat you well

My sweet angel

So help me, Jesus

(Possum Kingdom, The Toadies)

June, 1998

Thank God for my journal writing. That book has become my at-a-glance life saver at least ten times in the last week alone. Yesterday, just as I was wrapping up a meeting with Slutty co-worker, Kurt pulled into the parking lot to surprise me with Taco Bell. I guess to him nothing says “I love you” and “I’m trying” better...