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Core Beliefs – Chapter 48 - Clean Up Crew. The “Fantastic Four” continued to develop new technology. The breakthroughs seemed to never end, as one discovery led to a plethora of others. Surprisingly, Joe had provided the first lead for the practical application of the new technology. A company specializing in hazardous waste cleanup and site remediation had consulted his law firm. They were falling behind schedule on a project and were threatened with large, liquidated dam

Core Beliefs – Chapter 47 - Real-time The next two weeks were non-stop for Matt and Ling. Ling finished the presentations for the neuroimager and the software. Matt was as active as ever with the companies. They both made a point of talking during the day and not working after hours. *** At the end of June, Matt assembled the team going to Houston. Ling, Marcus, Clarence, Melissa, Doug, and Ellie all went. The recipients were researchers from Wheatley and the entire neurolo

The past week has found me struggling to engage creatively. If I knew the reason, I could address it. I have two more chapters of Core Beliefs proofed, polished and ready to go, but cannot pull the trigger to post them. Something in the back of my mind is warning me that I've missed something big. This has happened before, and in the past, I've put stuff out, only to regret it later. (I just stopped, cleaned up to get ready for a doctor's appointment hoping something insightf

Our primary focus was on establishing a social media presence. With the skilled help of one of our members, we got thing set up on Facebook. I loved the banter as we explored possible names, searched for which zeroed in on who we were, and what we are about. We determined the Muskogee Writer's Group still worked best...at this time. Therefore, we have a Facebook page with that name. We also reviewed two ten-page submissions, and both authors received excellent insight about w

Core Beliefs – Chapter 46 - We are one. Matt and Ling set a May 1, 2009, wedding date. Ling turned in her resignation to both Wheatley and Baylor. She was surprised at how fiercely they fought to keep her on staff. There were moments when Ling found herself torn, an ache in her heart at not being able to help heal people in need, yet she knew she could no longer live without Matt, who had made her life whole and healed. When the institutions learned the reason, they grudgi

Core Beliefs – Chapter 45 - The Proposal. Almost before they could believe, Christmas was upon them. Matt and Ling celebrated Christmas Eve with Joe and his family. The time at Joe’s was the happiest Christmas Matt could recall. Doug had brought Ellie, and Charley joked constantly with anyone who would banter. Cynthia was singing and baking cookies. There was a special feeling about family that gripped Matt, causing him to appreciate his brother as never before. Christmas

Core Beliefs – Chapter 44 - Neuro Analysis Thanksgiving morning arrived. Matt and Ling had arisen early and had taken a walk in the fields behind Armonia House. On their way back, Ling spotted Eldridge’s truck pulling up, with Elvin driving, and behind it, in Doug’s rig, were Doug, Ellie, and Charley. Eldridge’s truck had something in it. Matt couldn’t make it out from where he stood. By the time they reached the house, it was apparent that a sizable tent was being set up.

Core Beliefs – Chapter 43 - New Beginnings Matt and Ling packed on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and drove Ling’s rental to Kansas City; Matt hadn’t replaced the Buick. Ling paid careful attention as he drove, evaluating his reflexes and coordination. As time passed, she became comfortable, knowing he had complete control. They stopped briefly to visit Joe and Cynthia, appreciative of the chance to rest before heading for Wichita. *** It was almost 7:00 p.m. when they pu

Core Beliefs – Chapter 42 - Resurrection Morning. 4:30 in the morning, and as usual, Ling had spent the night in the recliner next to Matt’s bed. The room was dark except for the monitors and some lights on the equipment. The night had been peaceful, with Ling dreaming that she was talking with Matt. The thoughts flitting into her head told her Matt was trying to come to her. Through her dream, Ling implored him, begging Matt to please hurry, professing she wanted and neede

Core Beliefs – Chapter 41 - Soon Ling had forgotten that the data feed from the neuroimager was still being sent to the control room in the Silo. Suchet had studied it carefully and asked Doug to record everything. All other projects were on hold while they investigated as many aspects as they could. Suchet continued to watch while Ellie reviewed the recorded data. A wild thought had entered her head—to write a program that would analyze the information. Suchet and Doug we