Joshua dropped by to talk. At first, I thought he was mad at me, for something I did, but he was just frustrated. He spent the entire night chasing down cattle rustlers. He wanted to pick my brain and find out what I knew about the local gangs. I know a great deal about the […]
Marty, Gretchen and Cecelia delivered a set of books on parenting to my room as soon as they heard I was going to be taking care of Casey’s baby. It was a sweet gesture, and I am thankful for their thoughtfulness. Although, I am not sure if the books were intended to help me with […]
I woke up this morning looking forward to my date with Joshua. I was walking toward the showers when I heard Casey crying. She was sitting in her chair holding Aleece. For a moment I thought something was terribly wrong with the baby. Lisa was already in the room trying to comfort Casey and asking […]
Sometimes we have to make hard decisions. I overheard Matt and Hemy arguing about their living arrangements. I wasn’t trying to ease drop, but their discussion wasn’t a quiet one. Matt wants Hemy to move into Bear Country and Hemy wants Matt to move into Central. Hemy doesn’t want to give up her position as […]
I was sitting in my chair, feet propped up on the windowsill, looking out my window catching the day go by when I saw something frightening. Gretchen, Marty and Cecelia were in the yard dressed in western clothing. They never leave the library. Ok, sometimes they leave but the library is their world. They read […]
It’s been a lazy day. Bear Country is quiet. It’s Probably because people are still hanging out at the Spurs Campsite. I was going to go myself but decided to catch up on some missing sleep. I found an abandoned puppy today when I took out the garbage. She is so scrawny. I didn’t see […]
Joshua and his gang were wonderful hosts. The dinner was excellent. I am so glad I am not a vegetarian because that steak I ate was heaven. I don’t even feel guilty about the cow that once was. Well, maybe a little guilty but not enough to want to save the next cow that might […]
Everyone seems to be fascinated with our new guests. Sherrif Pete, Casey and Tony have been spending a lot of time out at the Spurs camp site. Apparently, they are learning to rope and ride. They look like they have been eating a lot of dirt. With the exception of having several new bruises they […]
Casey, Lisa, Tony, Jonas and I walked out to the Spurs campsite to see Joshua. To ask if they needed anything. Actually, curiosity was killing us. We heard they actually had a herd of cattle. They do have a herd. A very large herd. We weren’t the only gang to come for a visit. Apparently, […]
Joshua and his friends were in Bear Country looking for supplies. They were just passing thru. Most of the people in his gang were setting up camp on the edge of town. It’s somewhat weird. You don’t see very many people dressed in western clothes and wearing guns. Real guns. I asked if they had […]
People come and go in Bear Country all the time, so I wasn’t surprised when I saw someone new. Not surprised but interested. I found that new pair of shoes today and while I was shopping, I ran across a couple of wagons and a team of horses hooked up to each of them. The […]
I think most of Bear Country is still asleep even though it is almost noon. The festival was a great success. I had a wonderful time. I ate too much and stayed out too late. I watched Bear Country defeat the Dirtbike Knights in a game of flag football. It was so very funny. Neither […]
Today is festival. I am so excited. Everyone is excited. People have been awake since dawn. Most people around here usually sleep in until at least ten. Not today. Today it was a race to see who could get to the showers first. I can already smell the food. It smells so good. The bands […]
I have been dreaming and thinking about my childhood a lot lately. I miss my parents. My childhood was a good one. I have so many happy memories from that time. Unfortunately, my joyful childhood ended abruptly when the world fell into chaos. Death and destruction were everywhere. Those of us left had to rebuild. […]
Preparations for the festival are in full swing. The backfield of Bear Country is alive with activity as each group puts the finishing touches on their booths. There is laughter in the air again and for the first time in a while it feels like everyone has something to look forward to. After everything we’ve […]
The world is full of chaos, but sometimes happy events happen. In Bear Country, a name is more than something written on a birth certificate. It is a promise, a beginning, and a place where a person belongs. Our babies receive their names after they are two weeks old, giving their families time to know […]
This morning, the streets were lined with people as the former Central leader, Xavier Boulder, and his followers were escorted out of town. Boulder shouted threats at the crowd, but they answered by pelting him and his followers with trash. The march to the edge of town seemed to take forever. I wouldn’t have attended […]
Another Community meeting was held, this time to decide on the fate of Xavier Boulder and his remaining goons. It was a very loud and tense meeting. It was decided that the jail was not a good place to house Xavier Boulder and his goons. It’s a good location for people if they only need […]
Time stopped for a moment as the Boulder and I stared at each other. I’m not sure where the fight began in the gym or who exactly started the chaos but suddenly it was weapons clashing and people yelling battle cries. Matt and Hemy did an excellent job of organizing the resistance from the inside. […]
The walk to Central was a quiet one, a few people chatted back and forth trying to keep the mood a little less serious. I was so nervous and afraid, but I tried to look confident. I didn’t want the others to know that I was scared. I don’t know if the Boulder was expecting […]
Its early and I have butterflies in my stomach. I want today to go well. I hope our plans are good enough. I am worried we have forgotten something important. The plan is to spread-out around the Central campus and be ready for whatever happens today. Our attack will occur soon after the start of […]
Matt sent word that he has received our plans. He had a few suggestions that might make the take-over a little easier. There is a scheduled wrestling match tomorrow. The Boulder and most of his goons will be present in the gym for the event. Having everyone at the central campus in the same location […]
Met with several of our allies and shared the notes from Matt. The atmosphere in this meeting was calmer than the previous one. We discussed ways to get rid of Xavier and his goons. Everyone agreed that the Central leader was not someone we wanted hanging around. The longer he stayed in town the stronger […]
Pete and Tony retrieved another note from Matt. Although Matt’s note was not full of specifics about the central campus. It had relevant information we can use. I will share this information with our allies. Madie
I am having trouble sleeping. I’m in a constant worry about everything. Last night was horrible, I couldn’t shut my mind off. I don’t like that Matt is inside the Central campus. I don’t want him taking any unnecessary chances. I am sure he will only do what is necessary, but I still worry about […]
A message from Matt was retrieved from the Central Campus today. I was relieved to hear from Matt. At least we know the plan worked, and so far, no one at Central suspects why he’s really there. Finding the Runt is good news too, especially for Tony. Still, I can’t say I like the part […]
Life is busy around Bear Country. I have such a headache today. It’s probably stress related. Everything is coming together for the naming ceremony. Casey is so excited and the baby seems to be thriving. Casey is also doing well. Work on the festival also continues. We have had several responses from local gangs who […]
The walk back to Bear Country with Jonas yesterday was so sad. He limped all the way back home. Lisa and I cleaned his wounds and made him something to eat. He didn’t eat much. I’m not sure if it was because of his injuries or because of the mental anguish, I’m sure he was […]
It’s been a stressful day; Matt and Jonas fought at the plaza. It was a planned fight, I knew it was going to occur, but it was awful to watch. I 'm uncertain which brother was injured the most. Both of my friends had bloody lips, cuts and bruises. A couple of venders are going […]
I think Tony has forgiven me. He stopped by my room in the admin hallway yesterday. He asked to help with the Central recon mission. I guess this is his way of saying he is sorry for being mad at me. Last night, Me, Tony, Matt, and Jonas, we went to the Central campus to […]
Today I met with the leaders of our allies to discuss Xavier Boulder and his army of goons. I love community meetings. No, actually I don’t but sometimes they are a necessity. I am not a very good diplomat. I have trouble hiding my emotions. I always turn a bright shade of red when I […]
The Central Bobcats continue to cause trouble. I went to the Plaza today with Matt and Jonas. Xavier's Goons were causing trouble, stealing and taking things that didn't belong to them. The streets are filled with frustration and worry. People are missing. No proof but the word is that the Central Bobcats are behind the […]
Tony is still avoiding me. He won’t look at me. He won’t talk to me. He won’t enter a room that I am in. I wish I knew what to say. I have tried to apologize. I have never seen him this angry with anyone before. I don’t know what to do. This cold shoulder […]
I woke up early this morning. I didn’t sleep very well last night. I kept thinking about what Tony said to me yesterday. By the way he is now avoiding me. I tried to talk to him this morning, but he wasn’t interested in anything I had to say. To get my mind off things […]
I feel so bad. No one told Tony that Runt was missing. I was updating the bulletin board in the admin hall when Tony asked me where the Runt was. I just stood there and stared at him. I finally told him that I was sorry the Runt had been missing for days. I tried […]
The Journal Club has finished with the flyers for the up-and-coming festival. Evan, and J.T. have done a wonderful job again. It amazes me how creative they can be. They will be distributing the flyers around town today. The festival is the one time of the year when everyone gets together and has a good […]
It rained all night long. I love the rain. I seem to sleep well when it rains. It is going to be a busy day. I promised Casey I would watch the baby a little while so that she can take care of herself. She is the cutest baby. I hope Casey gets to enjoy […]
I went for a long walk. Went by my old home and someone was living there. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. It has a very homey feel. I wanted to run up to the people living there and say, “get out this is my home.” I didn’t, I just stood there. I stood there […]
It has been a long day. Matt and Jonas have still not returned with the Runt. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the boy is fine and that the Central Bobcats didn’t catch him. Tony was his best friend, is his best friend. Speaking of Tony, he is still recovering. We are still taking […]
Tony is getting worse and the Runt is missing. I couldn’t find him anywhere this morning. He didn’t show for breakfast. His bike is also missing. He is too little to be out in the city alone. It would be disastrous if the Central Bobcats caught him.
We moved Tony from the basement up to the admin hallway. He is not doing well. His eye seems to be better, but his stomach is extremely bloated and painful to the touch. He isn’t holding any food down, but we are insisting that he drink water. People die from dehydration. Marty, Gretchen and Cecilia […]
I went to the market plaza today to see if I could find a pair of new shoes (old shoes). The ones I have are coming apart at the seams. My feet wouldn't fit into any of the shoes. I guess I will wear these a little longer. While I was shopping, I overheard people […]
I Dreamt about being home again last night. I swear I could almost feel and smell the clean sheets. It felt like a weekend. One of those mornings when you had a great night’s sleep. A familiar smell wakes you. My mom was in the kitchen making her famous biscuits. I miss those biscuits. I […]
I take back the “I’m bored” thing. Bear Country held a meeting tonight to discuss what could be done about our missing fuel. The consensus was nothing. Asking for the fuel back wasn’t an option, taking the fuel back wasn’t an option, although two people who shall remain nameless thought, we should storm central and […]
There’s trouble in Bear Country. The Runt came running down the admin hall before sun-up this morning, he was yelling at the top of his lungs. “Get up, Get up. They took our fuel! “ I jumped off my couch and met the boy in the hallway. “Ok, we get the point.” I yelled back. […]
I finally found a new journal to write in. I found it at the plaza, and I paid a hefty price, but I desperately needed something to write my thoughts down in. You would think that a person living inside of a school building would have access to paper. Not in this school. Except for the […]
I’m not sure exactly what day this whole thing started. I never watched the news. I was a kid doing my own thing. I didn’t care what was happening around me as long as I could spend time with my friends. I remember my Dad saying how sad it was that a mother of three […]
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