Atkins. Up four stairs to his glass house, we peeked in to get his attention. He let us in because, well, he liked us. We were “the good kids.” “If it’s ok, can we skip today and use it as our senior day?” We stood, waiting. I don’t recall any hesitation on his part until he reminded us to drive safely. Remember, the roads were slick, but we were great drivers. No worries and we were off. Freedom flew through our hair as chilling, swirling winter air. We jumped into the burgundy Monte Carlo, and we set out toward Sioux City. Southern Hills Mall was our destination. One can’t take a drive without drinks, so we stopped at Kirby’s Corner Market, our town’s centerpiece. Large fountain Dr. Peppers in hand, we crept toward the
Atkins. Up four stairs to his glass house, we peeked in to get his attention. He let us in because, well, he liked us. We were “the good kids.” “If it’s ok, can we skip today and use it as our senior day?” We stood, waiting. I don’t recall any hesitation on his part until he reminded us to drive safely. Remember, the roads were slick, but we were great drivers. No worries and we were off. Freedom flew through our hair as chilling, swirling winter air. We jumped into the burgundy Monte Carlo, and we set out toward Sioux City. Southern Hills Mall was our destination. One can’t take a drive without drinks, so we stopped at Kirby’s Corner Market, our town’s centerpiece. Large fountain Dr. Peppers in hand, we crept toward the