The clock room was in the shape of a perfect triskaidekahedron, a thirteen-sided figure.

“Naw, no thanks. I'll catch you next time.” “Come on, Shane. All you do is work, work, and work. You need to have a little fun, don't you?” “Right now, I'm having a lot of fun. Trust me.” “Do you have company?” “No, I'm painting.”

Flash forward 10 years: Grandfather is now irrevocably, helplessly in love with the tall, pig-tailed woman (age: 14), currently holding down second base for the Westminster High School varsity softball team.

I love my flip phone for its Shatnerian swagger […]