Control Freak

Yes, I’m a control freak. I keep a tight
grip on life’s events. I prearrange good, solid plans (read: predictable). I
don’t go for the outlandish. However, I’m married to an adventurer. When he
plans something, it’s usually beyond my carefully manicured boundaries. I’ve
been rightfully accused of shooting down his ideas. So when Thom asked to let
him plan where we’d stay while attending a conference, it was a long overdue
privilege.
Excitedly, he checked out everything from a large sailboat to a motor home. He settled on a lovely fully furnished home nestled in the woods. He found it on the Internet (red flag).
We arrived late. For the right effect, start humming Hotel California…. “My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim, I had to stop for the night.” The “hostess” gave us a key, wished us well and quickly left.
Once inside we noticed the lovely home was decorated with dozens of scary masks, creepy art, and graphic paintings.
This was not some vacation condo. This was someone's …
Excitedly, he checked out everything from a large sailboat to a motor home. He settled on a lovely fully furnished home nestled in the woods. He found it on the Internet (red flag).
We arrived late. For the right effect, start humming Hotel California…. “My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim, I had to stop for the night.” The “hostess” gave us a key, wished us well and quickly left.
Once inside we noticed the lovely home was decorated with dozens of scary masks, creepy art, and graphic paintings.
This was not some vacation condo. This was someone's …