Trapped In Skorrgatory

Trapped In Skorrgatory

By L. E. Leonard

This book is dedicated to my beloved older brother.

May he rest in peace!

Chapter 1

            Death has always been a part of life, and in some cases depending what you believe in, so is reincarnation.  Some people are constantly looking for a way to cheat life. Some will eventually succeed. And in some cases they have cheated life for so long that they don’t even realize they have created a never-ending path of destruction in their spirit and human forms. But the God of Abraham is a forgiving God, and when we care enough about these lose souls and pray for them, he will help out but not always in a way that we will understand. In the mean time it is our job to look after them.

 

 

 

 

 

44 THINGS

 

By Stephen Columbus on Saturday, 25 July 2009 at 18:37

Here are the rules - post this list on your profile (in Notes) replacing my answers with yours. Tag 25 people to do the same thing.

If I tagged YOU, it's because I want to know more about YOU!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes...Sir Stephen Columbus the Great

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Now...I just ran out of beer

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? No...That’s why I cut my hand off

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? SPAM, SPAM SPAM SPAM, Wonderful SPAM, Wonderful SPAM

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? I think I do but all the mothers deny I'm the father for some reason.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? As long as I didn't have to admit it in public.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM? Please refer to the answers to questions 5, 6 and 8.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? No...I have other peoples.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Sounds kinky...so, yes.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Steve-O's....Its Honey Nut Cheerios and Golden Grahams mixed together with chocolate milk poured over it.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No...I just kick them off and try to hit the dog.

12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Ice Cream Sandwiches...on wheat bread

13. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? If they will support my drinking habit or not.

14. RED OR PINK? This seems like a loaded question, so I am invoking my 5th amendment rights.

15. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? The thinness of my wallet

16.  WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? You...you know who you are

17. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST? No

18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Sorry...Its no pants half hour right now. Since I’m not wearing any pants, its pretty pointless wearing shoes.

19. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Laurence Welk...Really!!! I am.

20. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Barf.

21. FAVORITE SMELLS? Napalm... early in the morning

22.  WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? The phone sex girl...she said her name was Sarah Palin but I didn't believe her.

23. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Fox News

24.  HAIR COLOR?  Audubon....Audubon on a dog's ass

25.  EYE COLOR?   Bloodshot

26.  DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No...I keep all my contacts in my address book

27.  FAVORITE FOOD?   Food

28. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?  Happy Movies with scary endings

29. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Falling Down

30.  WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? I'm not wearing a shirt either

31. SUMMER OR WINTER? Swinter....or wummer

32. HUGS OR KISSES? Sex

33. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? I have no idea

34. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? I have no idea

35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Casino Royale

36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Wireless Optical Mouse....no mouse pad needed

37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Bill Moyers

38. FAVORITE SOUND(S)? You don't want to know

39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? The Rolling Beatles!!!

40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Home is where you park your ass.

41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? A few…hehehehe

42. WHERE WERE U BORN? I crawled out from under a rock

43. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? Everyone’s!

44. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER? Which one?

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• Spam? Seriously? No wonder your crayon color is barf.

27 July 2009 at 23:44 · LikeUnlike

• Oh come on, Dude....You and I used to watch (and quote) Monty Python all the time...I figured you of all people would understand the SPAM joke :)

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• Lol

28 July 2009 at 22:13 · LikeUnlike

• The spam joke was an easy lead to Monty Python... Even I got it, and never really watched MP... This reminds me of a guy I knew in Germany... Really much like him!

29 July 2009 at 07:41 · LikeUnlike

• It has been too long since I have watched Monty Python. However, The Life of Brian is still my favorite movie!!

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            My name is Stephen Columbus. I lived and grew up in Grant County Indiana. I’m not scared of what I’m about to do. I’ve tried it several times. My family will be better off without me. I have no wife or kids. There is No one in particular that I’m involved with. I’m thirty nine years old now. I feel as if I’ve outlived my time. I have no purpose. I can’t find one. It will be hard for my family to understand. They are a good family but I can’t be a burden to them anymore. I can’t even find a job that I’m happy with. I’m thirty nine and don’t even know what I want to do. I lost my dad to skin cancer several years ago. That’s not the reason why I’m doing this. I’ve tried it before.

            My brother and sister both have families of their own now. My mother has someone to look after her as well. I know she won’t be lonely. I’m going to miss my nieces and nephews. They are great kids. I’ve written a note but it doesn’t explain much. I know that.

            I’ve looked for answers to my dilemma in many different areas. I was raised in a non - denominational church. I love God. The dogma surrounding this say’s that it’s a sin. I’ve searched book on Zen to help me find inner peace. I’ve search the Satanist movement. That didn’t last long and I’m sure my family is at least pleased with that. Some of the new age movement seemed promising for a while. For the last few years I have returned to my Christian roots though. I’ve come back the beginning of Christianity and I’ve been looking to join the Catholic Church. I’m finding peace in their teachings. I like conversing with saints that have passed on.  We talk to them as if they are still with us. It’s very comforting. I still can’t go on any longer.

            I can’t explain to them either why it has to be around the forth of July. I’ve got everything ready this time. The last time it tried I was in Florida and my brother caught on a little too soon on what I was going to do. I was stopped. The thought of hanging myself didn’t appeal to me very much. I will go peacefully this time. It’s funny how I say this time.

            I’ve had my fortune read several times. One psychic that I went to said that I had placed myself on a dangerous path. I’m caught up in a cycle that I can’t get out of on my own. Was she talking about this? If she was I couldn’t really tell. I even though I can’t go on, I still pray that my God will help me. I can’t help myself and I don’t know why.

            The candle that I’ve lit is starting to permeate the air in my bedroom with a soothing sent that’s making me sleepy. Maybe it’s the meds that I took. I like the sent of the apple pie candle that mom just left lying around. It seems a shame to let it just sit there and collect dust. Some could say that about me, I guess. Stop sitting around collecting dust and do something. Get a job. Oh well, no sense getting into that mess again. It seems the sleeping pills I’ve taken are starting to kick in now. Yea, it’s definitely the meds. Where are my supplies? I will dream of angels waiting on my. The music that I’ve chosen will help. Good night and perhaps we will met in another life. Pray for me!

Stephen Columbus

Oct. 26, 1970 – July 1, 2010

Gas City – Stephen Columbus, 39, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 in his residence. He was born in Marion, Indiana on October 26, 1970 to Fred and Wanda (Modesto) Columbus, and his Father preceded him in death.

He was a 1989 graduate of Mississinewa High School and enjoyed reading. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in operation to provide comfort in Turkey.

Survivors include his mother, Wanda (Ernest Ray) Columbus, Gas City; Brother Jake (Mindy) Columbus, Gas City; Sister Laura (Rick Johnson) Columbus, Jonesboro; grandmother, Elli Stratton, Orlando, Fla.; Nieces and Nephews, Eric, Kris, Bob, Sam and Mitch.

Funeral services are at 10 a.m. on Tuesday July 6, 2010 in Marion National Cemetery Protestant Chapel, 1700 E. 38 Street, Marion, Indiana, with Reverend Danny Bates officiating.

Needham – Storey – Wampner funeral Service, Storey Chapel 400 E. Main Street, Gas City Indiana handled the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www. Nswcares.com.

Little Adeline Kinder

This is the story's end but starting this Saturday I will start posting Trapped in Skorrgatory. Thanks for checking in and I hope you like my stories even though they are still in need of polishing.

Chapter 7

       A glorious sight met their grumbling tummies. Momma’s oil lamp illuminated a well-dressed table. One platter held a mountain of biscuits while on the other side of the lamp held a large bowl of sopping white peppery gravy. A smaller bowl of fried meat lit up the middle of the table along with some mulberries. 

       Suspiciously Geraldine asked, “How’d you manage that and where’d you get that meat from? Have you been out pilfering the neighbor’s houses while Lourie’s takin’ her nap?”

       “Course not sis, God done went an brought us supper through the cat.” Adeline replied while swiping her strawberry curls back out of her eyes again as she put her momma’s fan back on the shelf.

       “Oh no, Adeline you didn’t kill the cat for supper did you? Eww! Mom’s gonna be mad” cried Delphine.

Laura pulled out a kitchen chair almost ready to pass out claiming “I’m not hungry anymore.”

       While picking up Lourie, Adeline broke out into a hysterical laughter. She swung her sister into the high chair proclaiming “stop acting ridiculous.” The cat peeked out from under the sofa sniffing the air and crying “meow.”

       “So what’d ya fix?” they all asked.

       “I’ll tell ya, that’s the best darn cat God’s given us. God had him to bring us a rabbit. It’s written in the good book that He’s gonna take care of us, isn’t it?”

       Geraldine quickly pulled up a chair to sit down. “Delphine, time to say grace, I’m starving and thank you Jesus.”

Chapter 8

       When supper was finished they worked together to get the dishes cleaned up. The gravy bowl had already been wiped clean thanks to Laura’s appetite and an extra biscuit. Adeline made enough biscuits to carry them over till breakfast. That left only a few scraps of meat. Just enough to season a nice sized pot of beans.

       Laura had already retired for the night leaving Geraldine to fetch the beans from the barn. “Delphine, why don’t you and I snap these beans up and let Adeline put Lourie to bed.”

       “Sounds good to me since Lourie smells like she pooped. She been hidin' over on the end of the couch an being too quiet.”

       “It’s alright; I don’t think it’ll be long before she’s out anyways.” Adeline scooped Lourie up and as she walked into the bedroom she said, “Come on stinky.”

       Lourie simply cooed and played patty cake before reaching to pull her sister’s dangling hair.

       Adeline didn’t return to the kitchen that night. Delphine and Geraldine finished snapping the beans. They added the leftover meat to the pot with a little water and salt. Then set it on the stove with a lid to simmer for the night. After throwing away the stems and sweeping the floor they both turned out the light.

       “Night Geraldine.”

       “See you in the morn sis.”

Chapter 9

      

All the girls got up early at daybreak. Laura had been commenting whining since 6 a.m. “Mrs. Harris didn’t come by last night. I wonder if she got a hold of pa. I hope she’s alright. Why didn’t she come by, she promised?”

Geraldine, Delphine, and Adeline had been pulling the clothes off of the laundry line the whole time while Laura complained and bounced Lourie on her knee. The girls also had to wash their dresses from the day before and hang them to dry along with freshly clean diapers.

Delphine quickly spat at her sister “Maybe you could shut up and help out just a little more Laura?”

       “Can you two stop whinnin’ and a fightin’ for two seconds “Cried Geraldine.

              “Eww, you can tell it’s about mid-morning. Lourie’s pooped again. Adeline, could you?” Laura pleaded.

       “Yea, but momma’s gonna be mad cause you’ve not helped.”

       “I’ve helped. Why can’t you guys understand that I get light headed and have to sit down a lot? Besides I spent all afternoon and evening picking beans.”

       “Don’t forget about going swimming too.” Delphine added.

       “Hey, someone’s commin’ down in the holler. We got company. Geraldine excitedly called.

       Two figures in a wagon gradually emerged out of the thicket. Adeline walking back out on the porch with a freshly changed Lourie quickly recognized the grey and chocolate horses right away. “Papa’s back. Papa’s back and he’s got momma with him.

       All the girls tossed aside everything that they had been attending to and quickly ran to greet their parents. Of course they all wanted to hear momma’s story and how papa had gotten home. That is another tale to be told some other time.