Word of the Day: opulence

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I spent the afternoon out with Dad. We went to KTP, he checked out guns, I checked out clothes. I found some nice lightweight travel capris for $26, they’ll be great for Africa, so I bought three pair. I really don’t like spending money on clothes, but thanks to Adam and Eve, we have to wear them…

Went to Subway for lunch, then we took a drive down to the beach. The houses, affluent and oversized, were crammed in close proximity to each other. I sighed and told myself, “Maybe these people have lots of kids.”

We parked in front of Long Sands and watched the waves come in; they were spectacular today. Dad and I had a long and deep spiritual discussion. More food for thought…

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Tonight the rain is falling 
Full of memories of people and places 
And while the past is calling 
In my fantasy I remember their faces 

The hopes we had were much too high 
Way out of reach but we had to try 
The game will never be over 
Because we're keeping the dream alive 

I hear myself recalling
Things you said to me the night it all started 
And still the rain is falling 
Makes me feel the way I felt when we parted 

The hopes we had were much too high 
Way out of reach but we have to try 
No need to hide no need to run 
'Cause all the answers come one by one 
The game will never be over 
Because we're keeping the dream alive