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Saturday, January 31, 2009
 
Episode 4
Jerry found his cell phone while he was reading his Internship homework on FDR. All of the sudden the familiar stains of "Jingle Bells" ran out like a multitude of the heavenly hosts. The net morning he couldn't wait to tell everyone who had been looking that the lost had been found. He also changed the ring tone from "Jingle Bells to "Fanfare". Later on, He discovered the phone missing again. He convinced his good friend Nicole to call his number, because he was sure it was in his apartment, but no ringing. The next morning, he found it under a light dusting of snow. It worked, so he called Nicole to let her know he found it again. He was so happy that he decided to become a customer of Nicole in her Reliv business. This company makes the best breakfast drink in the world.
Meanwhile, the weather kept Jane from class on Monday. When she came back on Wednesday, Jane wanted to borrow Jerry's notes until she saw them and ridiculed his handwriting. Michelle was going to be gone on Thursday and Friday because a friend of hers from back home was dying of cancer. Jane had a speech in her class about what she would take with her should her home catch fire. Jerry went to Taco John's for breakfast, but made it back in time to listen to her practice the speech. As always, Jane was nervous, but Jerry taught her a few tricks that he thought would help, like imagining the audience on the toilet. Instead of helping, they made her giggle. There wasn't so much that Jerry could do but laugh with her.
This was raffle and silent auction week for MCC as well as Jerry had a Senate meeting on Tuesday morning. Jerry managed to get his SSL paper done on Thursday as well. He needs to read a little more in his WWII History class or he will lose his self proclaimed title of "King of History" (Jerry even bought a blue cap that he calls his crown)
Jerry's parents were supposed to have mailed his proof of insurance two weeks ago. He doesn't have it, and the current proof expires on February 9. Jerry knows this because one of Mitchell's boys in blue pulled him over for a defective tail light, which he has 10 days to fix.





Saturday, January 24, 2009
 
The bit about the time difference with Mitchell and DC reminded me of Justin Wilson's story about a fella who was in Atlanta and wanted a flight to New Orleans. The person at the ticket both said the flight left Atlanta at 9:25, and arrived in the Big Easy at 9:26. He forgot about the time difference. so when asked if he wanted a ticket, he said, "No but I'd like to see the plane take off!"




 
Episode 3
Jerry turned in his SSL paper late, he also went into the Wellness Center to study up on his Cybex class. Jerry thought there is something kinda backwards about no classes and everything else opened on MLK day. Dr. King was a good man. He was a man of peace. Someone who wanted change, to write the wrongs of society. Schools should not be closed. They should be opened so the younger generation could learn about his struggle. Jerry went home and started reading his Business ethics chapter, after an episode of Gilligan on DVD.
Business ethics at 8 am is a challenge. few people are at the top of their mental game at that hour. If Dr. Mitchell minds the early hour, he doesn't let on. On the way to class Jerry hears on the radio that the high school marching band from the hometown of one of his friends is going to be in the inaugural parade. Something that fails to thrill her because she hates Obama. Oh well, Jerry thinks to himself. After class Jerry goes to the library and sees that CBS News is on a big screen with all of the inauguration preparation. He watches for a while, then Jerry remembers that he has to go to the bank and make a deposit. He figures if he hurries, he can make it back by the oath taking. Jerry enters Wells Fargo as everyone is gathered around the TV as the oath is administered. Jerry sees that it's only 11, and the oath was to be taken at noon. He realizes that it's noon in DC. After a while, he gets his banking done, and heads back to see the parade on the library's big screen. It was such a treat to see all of the living ex presidents. Carter looked well for 84, Jerry thought. Building houses must agree with him.
Jerry was double booked for most of the rest of the week. With his public Service research project, another SSL paper and two articles for the Phreno on top of fundraising for the MCC, he had to skimp. Kelly, being the project leader, took up most of the slack. Jerry got his SSL paper done a day early instead of three days late like last time. He also managed to get one article done and throw Muriel a birthday party at Pizza Hut before his History class.
At Cybex class everyone was to be lifting 10 more lbs than the started with. Some machines were harder than others. One machine was particularly difficult. Jane cheered him on, "you can do it", she kept chanting. Jerry finished the 8 reps and replied. "You were obviously a cheerleader in high school. "Not me", She shot back. After Cybex, Jerry went to the archives to look at some background for his other Phreno article. Jane was studying for the Psyhcology test later on that afternoon. "Are you ready for the test?" she asked, "I probably should start studying for that one" Jerry said. "Ya think!" Jane said with a laugh. she then turned serious, "I'm not sure I'm ready for this test", she intoned. Jerry put his hands together and said, "The Chinese have a saying that goes 'Most battles are won or lost before they are even fought'". Jane absorbs what Jerry is trying to tell her. She then declares, "I'm gonna win!"





Saturday, January 17, 2009
 
The Jerry Hinkle Program! Now with corn, for more power!




 
Episode 2

Cybex Training gets a little more intense. Day one, Jerry could do 8 reps easy, then they went to 10, then 12. It gets a little intense. He's starting to wonder if he is going to be able to continue. Jerry is able to be himself around Jane a little easier, but still doesn't want to be too familiar. She ribs him about his Spiderman folder. "It was 84 cents at Wal-mart!" Jerry says, which startles her. "Kind of defensive about that!" she counters. Jerry calmly say, "Well, I am spending my own money"After Cybex, Jerry goes to the library to meet with Kelly, his research partner, for a big University project. While he waits he sees Jane again. "My pink folder was 89 cents," she says with a chuckle. "The extra 5 cents was well spent", Jerry replies nodding. She's working on a speech for her class and asks Jerry to look it over. He sees that she repeats herself a bit, and their should be there, but other than that he's impressed. She's a bit nervous because the speech has to last at least a minute. "You're gonna do great!", he reassures. Kelly comes in and they hit the ground running, Kelly was sick Wednesday night, and as the group leader she does most of the coordinating. Jerry insists that they have the best project in the competition. Kelly is not too sure. As they look over things, Jerry sees that Kelley really covered everything pretty well on her end, but thinks maybe he let the team down by not providing enough information. During their consultation with the professor, Kelly asks if she has too much information. After suggesting a few tweaks in Kelly's part the professor quits looking it over, and calls it good, for now anyway. Jerry wonders if that means his part was all right or it was even read.
At the TRIO luncheon, Jerry eats alone mulling over the reflection paper he hasn't started in his religion class. Tina, one of the rivals in the Public Service Research decides to sit next to him. He lets her know right away that her team will come in silver instead of gold. She take the news well, a far as he can tell. Tina may have her poker face on. They also discuss their presidential projects. Everyone in class must give a lesson on a modern president. Jerry has FDR, she has Bill Clinton. Tina, being Republican finds it challenging to be objective. "Every president is human", Jerry tells her. "They all had good points, and bad. The trick is to find the right balance."
After lunch Jerry gets cracking on the paper that is due today, time gets short, and he has to get off the computer to go to his job. Halfway to work, he realizes that he forgot to save the paper to his disc. It's still in the hard drive. He'll have to finish it in the library tomorrow. The next day, he sees that the library is closed and won't be open until next Monday at 8. MLK day! Jerry utters a stream of words worthy of having his mouth washed out with lemon juice. at least there are no classes on Monday. Nobody will ever know how stupid he truly was!





Tuesday, January 13, 2009
 
Episode 1
Jerry gets up and goes to Cybex Training. The class starts at 8, so he really has to get going. The class starts out with everyone warming up by walking on the treadmill, stair machine or the bicycles if need be. Jerry is walking on the treadmill next to Jane, one of the other students in the class. He notices that he is only walking at 3 mph, while she is going 4.2 mph. Of course, she younger and in better shape than Jerry so no big deal right. Well, Jerry increases speed little by little to just see if he can do it. He gets up to 4.2, but she's up to 4.7, at which time they have to go to the Cybex room. Michelle, another student notices Jerry is bench pressing 70 lbs while she presses 20-30. "Jerry is a beast!", she exclaims. "You're just a soft city girl!", He shoots back.
Later on a blizzard hits, Jane and Jerry meet in the library for Developmental Psych. Jane is worried that she won't make it home and wants to cut class. Jerry talks her into waiting, since it's only an hour and her last class. Jane notices that Jerry is a little worn out from this morning, and teases him about not being used to exercise. Jerry let's her know that it is easier that how he spent Christmas Vacation. "How's that?", she inquires. He then tells her how the water was froze up at the Ponderosa and he had to haul water to the house 10 gallons at a time like they were in a 3rd world country. He had to admit that big city life was making him a little soft as well.
After class he tells Jane to be careful during her 85 mile trip back home. "Remember that just because 75 is the speed limit, you don't have to drive it," he chimes. "I won't." she assures. As they part Jerry thinks about the determination it takes for Jane to come to DWU. She gets up at 5:30am to make it there by 8. Jane is usually the first one at the treadmills too. Her attitude is down to earth and friendly. He'd like to ask her to be his workout buddy, but--he shakes off the thought and goes to the post office to see if anyone has found his missing cell phone. No such luck! He goes outside to make his way to the Thrustmobile. as he gets into the car, the sun comes out and the snow stops blowing as the radio announcer says that night classes at DWU are cancelled for the evening.





Sunday, January 11, 2009
 
With the Holabird Advocate in 18th place on Blog$hares, all of us here at Prairie Deacon Media decided to revamp the blog, change the name, and see if anyone notices. Were gonna change the rules a little, like go online on Sunday and that, but we won't go too crazy. Just take a fresh approach before we lose our audience




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