Native American Spirits

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 213



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

Copyright © 2019 Teddie S.
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Chapter 213


A new circuit?
A new project from Los Alamos.
No! Great Spirit, please not again!
Two teachers from Ohio.

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The first legal notice is published. ~o~O~o~ Finally a new project. ~o~O~o~ I tell the Dean about our plans. ~o~O~o~ Kai, what is this all about? ~o~O~o~ Naainish, I can't do this again! ~o~O~o~ I help his granddaughter.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 212



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

Copyright © 2019 Teddie S.
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Chapter 212


Back to Ohio.
Another for sale sign!
Tony makes a surprise appearance.
We tell the crew.
But, we’re not Catholic.


More talk about the adoption on the flight to Ohio. ~o~O~o~ We tell our parents what we've decided. ~o~O~o~ Now that was a big surprise. ~o~O~o~ We tell the crew about what we've decided. ~o~O~o~ The memories in this house and this park. ~o~O~o~ Godparents again? ~o~O~o~ Things are in motion.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 211



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 211


Our parents have gone home.
To publish or write a thesis?
A meeting with Chief Clah.
To change or not to change?


Publish a paper or write a thesis? ~o~O~o~ A landscaped hogan? ~o~O~o~ A good meeting with Chief Clah and Mrs. Biakeddy. ~o~O~o~ My uncle embarrasses me. ~o~O~o~ A talk with Chief Kinlicheeny, Chief Clah, and their wives. ~o~O~o~ What's in a name?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 209



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 209


Will holding a baby help me?
The Eagles. Do they know?
The project is finished.
I almost messed up.
Our parents are back.


Dinner at Dr. Joe's. And it feels good. ~o~O~o~ An open house? Maybe. ~o~O~o~ The project is complete. ~o~O~o~ I need to learn to watch my mouth. ~o~O~o~ Its official, I'm a Research Associate. ~o~O~o~ Now the hard part. Telling our parents. ~o~O~o~ Off to the resort.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 208



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

Copyright © 2019 Teddie S.
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Chapter 208


The Eagles meet our parents.
Oh, Great Spirit, please no!
The resort and the sacred place.
Three meteorites?


The Eagles meet our parents. ~o~O~o~ The printed circuit board is complete. ~o~O~o~ Why? Why me? Why did they have to pick me? ~o~O~o~ Another trip to the sacred place and three meteorites. ~o~O~o~ A lot of tears.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 207



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 207


Our parents are here.


We get the hippy comment again. ARG! ~o~O~o~ Off to the barbecue. ~o~O~o~ Dibe. And Dr. Lingham? ~o~O~o~ Nunzios and a trip to the Crest. And a talk about spirits.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 206



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 206


Our first graduation.
An error in the design.
Do the initials S.Y. mean anything?
Me, a Research Associate?


Can we get that piece of silver? ~o~O~o~ Something is just not right! ~o~O~o~ What do the initials S.Y. mean? ~o~O~o~ Research Associate? Me? No! ~o~O~o~ A hike takes my mind off of everything.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 205



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 205


I learn more about Mr. Schoonover.
Little Makwa.
A bed in the hogan.
The Eagles, practice, and dinner.


Mr. Schoonover, let's talk. ~o~O~o~ A new member to the Oshie family. ~o~O~o~ The Queen's bed chamber has a bed. ~o~O~o~ At meeting to see the Eagles. ~o~O~o~ And we meet young Mr. Makwa Oshie. ~o~O~o~ A bug sniffer?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 204



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 204


The first barbecue. Yes!
A trip to Taos.
The Fish and Wildlife people again.
Now, why did you do this?


The first barbecue and a thunderstorm. ~o~O~o~ A talk with Chief Clah and others. ~o~O~o~ Taos and Kit Carson. Not a friend! ~o~O~o~
The Eaglets are really trying to fly. ~o~O~o~ Mr. Schoonover, why?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 203



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 203


I’m a boy dressed as a girl?
Spirits from the courtyard fire pit.
I want to talk to him first.
In charge of the barbecue?


I’m a boy dressed as a girl? Of course I am. ~o~O~o~ FBI Special Agent Adams? ~o~O~o~ The spirits in our fire pit are strong. ~o~O~o~
Another meeting with a misguided student. ~o~O~o~ Off to a barbecue.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 202



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 202


What a surprise.
The blessing for the hogan.
We’re going in the wrong direction.
Go to graduation. No. But, …


Quah Ah is here! ~o~O~o~ Ajie wasn't the first to spend a night in the new hogan. ~o~O~o~ The computer design course just isn't the way to go. ~o~O~o~ Amy is not happy with the management of the ER.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 201



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 201


Albuquerque Classic Car Club meeting.
The hogan moves along.
Another project for Los Alamos, but what?


See. It's not that hard. ~o~O~o~ The books aren't looking good. ~o~O~o~ A project marked Secret! Why? And some heavy reading. ~o~O~o~ That was quick. The Hogan is done.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 200



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 200


A fun afternoon! And six feathers.
Summer and company is coming.
I’m worried about the new class.
Was Naainish really here?

A talk with the Dean. ~o~O~o~ Construction on the hogan begins. ~o~O~o~ The wall hangings are finally up. ~o~O~o~ We know where the Eagle feathers are going. ~o~O~o~ Four of the books are here. ~o~O~o~ Dean Rutherford wants me to bring the '57 Chevy to a club meeting. ~o~O~o~ Should we take both cars?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 199



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 199


A fun afternoon! And six feathers.
Summer and company is coming.
I’m worried about the new class.
Was Naainish really here?


Me write a textbook? No way. ~o~O~o~ The Eaglets are really growing. ~o~O~o~ Six feathers. Why? ~o~O~o~ Sandia Crest and a talk. ~o~O~o~ A meeting with Detective Edwards. ~o~O~o~ Home to meditate. Naainish showed up or did he. ~o~O~o~ A couch is better than a picnic table. But not as daring.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 198



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 198


Mr. Yazzie’s silver.
Another retreat at the resort!?
Wolves at Sunrise.
The Corvette to the house and a hogan.


Charlie and Jackie are back in an apartment. ~o~O~o~ Mr. Yazzie, your work is exceptional. ~o~O~o~ Raytheon here? ~o~O~o~ Mrs. Parker, I can help you. ~o~O~o~ Uncle Paul and the Corvette. ~o~O~o~ The hogan.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 197



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 197


A new apartment.
The second meeting of the week.
You’re in my office! Why?
Amy, you are a wonderful cook!


That was our apartment. ~o~O~o~ What's with these hang-up calls? ~o~O~o~ A meeting with the people from Los Alamos. ~o~O~o~ What the hell! ~o~O~o~ Out and about in the '57.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 196



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 196


Tucson, Arizona
and the funeral.


So, this is Tucson. ~o~O~o~ We meet Tim and Rachel’s parents. ~o~O~o~ The Life Must Go On Prayer. ~o~O~o~ What is a chili dog? ~o~O~o~ A funeral. ~o~O~o~ Saguaro cactus.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 195



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 195


Why is he at the house?
We visit the Eagles.
We finally buy patio furniture.
The Board of Regents again!

 
 

This is a real surprise! ~o~O~o~ No, not the Board of Regents! ~o~O~o~ We need to visit the Eagles and we take some people with us. ~o~O~o~ Four tickets! ~o~O~o~ That wasn't bad at all.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 194



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 194


A sad time.
Am I in trouble again?
We help Charlie and Jackie.
They help me.

 
 


A fire. But, where. ~o~O~o~ This is so sad. ~o~O~o~ A heavy discussion with the administration. ~o~O~o~ Houseguests, again. ~o~O~o~ Jackie needs help.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 193



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 193


A car for Amy.
May Day and off to Taos.
Our first house guests.

 
 


We need a second car. ~o~O~o~ Charlie and I work in the garage. ~o~O~o~ How do we hang things without damaging the adobe. ~o~O~o~ A drive to the Rug House and Taos. ~o~O~o~ Jackie has a wonderful idea. ~o~O~o~ Mr. Yazzie was happy to see us. ~o~O~o~ Our first house guests, Charlie and Jackie.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 192



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

Copyright © 2019 Teddie S.
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Chapter 192


We prepare for the move.
The House Blessing Ceremony.
Our first night.
Moving day.
Our first dinner party.


Moving is a pain! ~o~O~o~ We are staying here tonight! ~o~O~o~ Naainish and the House Blessing Ceremony. ~o~O~o~ We did it. We moved. ~o~O~o~ A gift from Aunt Ruth. ~o~O~o~ A dinner party. And, yes Jackie you are one of us.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 191



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 191


Miss Nez! You bought this!
Phone calls.
A visit to the Eagles and a surprise.

 
 


We meet our other neighbor. ~o~O~o~ We learn the Senators true feelings about the Mayor. ~o~O~o~ Dr. Joe didn't believe me. ~o~O~o~
We made arraignments for the ceremony and to move. ~o~O~o~ The Eagles have a surprise for us.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 190



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 190


A Yei for Jackie.
A seminar to fix things?
Another trip to Los Alamos.
More teaching and a new job?
It’s ours and meeting the neighbors.

 
 


Back to Los Alamos and I'm hurt. ~o~O~o~ Amy gives Jackie the Yei pottery. ~o~O~o~ New jobs for Jackie and me? ~o~O~o~ A walkthrough. ~o~O~o~ It's ours. ~o~O~o~ We meet one of our neighbors.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 189



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 189


Senator Tso and the Mayor?
A trip to the bank.
The Eagles and the Eaglets.
Aunt Ginny and Senator Tso.

 
 


Not Tom again! ~o~O~o~ Why are the Mayor and the Senator friendly? ~o~O~o~ Another stop at the bank. ~o~O~o~ A talk about Tom. ~o~O~o~ It serves the Fish & Wildlife people right! ~o~O~o~ My cheek's not bruised. Is it? ~o~O~o~ Aunt Ginny, what do you know about Senator Tso?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 188



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 188


An apology.
The project is finished.
The house.
Grandma’s car.
Not again, and not here!


An apology? ~o~O~o~ The final test. ~o~O~o~ The feast for Mrs. Tl'izilani. ~o~O~o~ The house. Can we do this? ~o~O~o~ To the resort. A car. And now this! ~o~O~o~I can drive. Can't I?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 187



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 187


Me in a suit and tie!?
The christening.
A trip to the bank and lawyer.
Too nervous to work.

 
 


I'm jealous of Amy! ~o~O~o~ Saturday could be the day. ~o~O~o~ The people at the bank are surprised. ~o~O~o~ Chief Clah. This could be interesting. ~o~O~o~ The '57 Chevy goes for a drive.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 186



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 186


A challenge.
Off to Ohio for a good thing.
We meet Little Larry.
What do I wear to a christening?

 
 


I'm teaching this because I can! ~o~O~o~ Off to Ohio for a good time. ~o~O~o~ He is just so cute! ~o~O~o~ The crew is back together. At least for now. ~o~O~o~ A suit!?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 185



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 185


Dinner with my Aunt and Uncle.
A long term test.
A sad visit with Sam Tl'izilani’s family.

 
 


Why can't I hate it? ~o~O~o~ It's time to put it to the test. ~o~O~o~ Dr. Fontheim, for the last time, no! ~o~O~o~ Did you hear them Iz? ~o~O~o~ ‘Forget not. Remember with a smile.’

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 184



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 184


Finals week.
Dr. Joe’s car.
The project.
A look through the house.
Can I help her?

 
 


No stolen exams this quarter! ~o~O~o~ A visit to the Eagles. And new noises. ~o~O~o~ The project moves to another step. ~o~O~o~ Twenty inches!

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 183



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 183


The Mountain People.
Is there a problem, officer?
Another house?

 
 


Nose to nose with the Mountain People. ~o~O~o~ But, officer we're only looking. ~o~O~o~ Don't peel the tires, Uncle Paul! ~o~O~o~ That's a lot of information to digest. ~o~O~o~ Ah. WOW!

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 182



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 182


The Vet to the resort. And, ...
Book smart and street smart?
The Chevy dealer and the ‘57.

 
 


Uncle Paul really wanted to drive the Vet. ~o~O~o~ Armbruster did what! ~o~O~o~ Book smart and street smart? No way. ~o~O~o~ The '57 Chevy is now ready for New Mexico.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 181



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 181


Back at it with a fresh insight.
It’s here. But, why is that also here?

 
 


I know what's bothering me about the circuit! ~o~O~o~ Charlie, Jackie, and I are picking up the '57 Chevy. ~o~O~o~ I'm glad that there are three of us. ~o~O~o~ A drive, a meal, and some more driving in the '57. ~o~O~o~ Surprise Amy! ~o~O~o~ I blow Dr. Joe and the Dean's collective minds.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 180



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The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 180(


A confession.
Something is just not right.
A weekend get away. The Trinity Site.
Damn. That’s it!

 
 


Well, I think it's time. ~o~O~o~ Peyote! Peyote at the ceremony! ~o~O~o~ Something wasn't right with the circuit design. ~o~O~o~ A weekend in southern New Mexico. ~o~O~o~ The very first one! ~o~O~o~ That's it! ~o~O~o~ A six-hour drive that is normally three.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 179



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 179


The seminar.
A Special Ceremony.

 
 


Amy's seminar. ~o~O~o~ Naainish. Qua Ah. But, who are the others? ~o~O~o~ A special ceremony? ~o~O~o~ What's this next to the hogan? ~o~O~o~ The “Wolf Prayer.”

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 178



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 178


Returning a favor.
Yes! A new project!
A baby boy?
A secret IC?
How to relax.

 
 

Confront Armbruster? I have a better idea. ~o~O~o~ A locked metal briefcase? ~o~O~o~ A talk with Dr. Millman. ~o~O~o~ No technical information on one of the ICs? ~o~O~o~ A baby! Wow! ~o~O~o~ Meditate with Amy?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 177



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 177

Just what is Armbruster’s agenda?
Why are you talking about me!?
Let’s see now, what’s my agenda.

 
 

It's not a show! ~o~O~o~ What a way to ruin your lunch. ~o~O~o~ Detective Edwards, it's good seeing you again. ~o~O~o~ The Dean is not happy. ~o~O~o~ An interesting talk with my classes.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 176



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 176

A hike and the Yei spirits.
A meeting at Los Alamos.

 
 

It's not a show! ~o~O~o~ Another talk with Naainish. ~o~O~o~ Why is there smoke coming out of the smoke hole? ~o~O~o~ Go to Los Alamos? What about my classes? ~o~O~o~ I guess it was worth it for a meal at the Pink Adobe. ~o~O~o~ The dean asks me, "Are you going to stay in New Mexico?"

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 175



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 175

More talk of a house.
We miss doing this.
The loan of Biil dresses. One of them special.

 
 

What's on your agenda, Mr. Armbruster? ~o~O~o~ We're finally able to meditate at a bonfire. ~o~O~o~ Aunt Ruth, I can't wear your wedding Biil dress! ~o~O~o~ Which headdress?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 174



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 174

A meeting with Kathy, and who are you?
A house and a family.
Off to Taos and the resort.

 
 

A nice talk and doctor who are you. ~o~O~o~ A house? Really? Where? Kids? ~o~O~o~ A letter to mom with a copy of the new maker's mark. ~o~O~o~ Look what we have Mr. Yazzie. ~o~O~o~ Who are all these people?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 173



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 173

Do Charlie and Jackie understand us?
The Eagles and more.
The Yei spirits and the horse girl.

 
 

A bonfire with Aunt Ginny and Uncle Gaagii. ~o~O~o~ Do Jackie and Charlie really understand us? ~o~O~o~ A stop at the Four Corners Area. ~o~O~o~ A stop to see the Eagles. ~o~O~o~ Why are they here? Hello officer. ~o~O~o~ Why does Kathy want to talk? ~o~O~o~ A dream about the Yei spirits. ~o~O~o~ Why did the Dean and Dr. Joe do this?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 172



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 172

Why didn’t I think of that?
A trip to Window Rock for a talk.

 
 

We saw some movement. ~o~O~o~ Can you tell us why? ~o~O~o~ One to three! ~o~O~o~ A trip to Window Rock and Charlie and Jackie. ~o~O~o~ Aunt Ginny has a piece of jewelry. ~o~O~o~ Peshlakai will be “talked” to.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 171



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 171

Thank you, Chief Clah!
The Eagles. Where are the Eagles?

 
 

A meeting with Chief Clah at Cousin Ahiga’s shop. Why? ~o~O~o~ Cousin Ahiga, that was not nice! ~o~O~o~ We met Chief Clah's wife Mai and she's writing a book. ~o~O~o~ The Eagles don't show up. What the heck. Where are they?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 170



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 170

Me counsel Naainish? Help a girl?
Meet with Chief Clah tomorrow. Why?

 
 

How can I counsel Naainish, who is many Moons older than I am? ~o~O~o~ How do I help her, I'm not a healer? ~o~O~o~ I felt a strong spirit in her. But, did I do any good? ~o~O~o~ Why does Chief Clah want to meet with Ajie and me, and at Cousin Ahiga’s shop in Old Town?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 169



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 169

A meeting over Peshlakai.
Chief Clah and the silver jewelry.
A night rescue by the mica mines.

 
 

Who is he? And, why is he here? ~o~O~o~ Is it Peshlakai himself or is it someone else? ~o~O~o~ We stop at the display of the silver in the hotel. And have a talk with our visitor. ~o~O~o~ Uncle Gaagii makes some phone call. He didn't put out a contract. Did he? ~o~O~o~ Ajie and I hike to the cliff, and meet some other people who love winter hiking. ~o~O~o~ Two people are missing somewhere in the area of the Mica Mines. Time for a search party.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 168



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 168

A letter. A talk and a meeting.
Oh dear Great Spirit, not him!

 
 

A letter from Los Alamos. No background check. No research. ~o~O~o~ Do we stay in New Mexico or not? ~o~O~o~ Amy's level head makes me see the light. ~o~O~o~ I meet with the Assistant Director of the Los Alamos Laboratory ~o~O~o~ Why in the hell is he back in the picture. And a talk about him. ~o~O~o~ Everyone is happy. Am I?

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 167



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

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Chapter 167

Dinner with Vickie and Chief Tom.
The resort, the hogan, and a talk.

 
 

Il Hózho? ~o~O~o~ The campus rumor mill had failed, so we had to tell. ~o~O~o~ A change to Amy's seminar and a doctoral thesis? ~o~O~o~ Naainish surprises us at the remote hogan. ~o~O~o~ Tears and a quiet talk.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 166



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

Copyright © 2019 Teddie S.
All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 166

It figures. And, back to Los Alamos.

 
 

I just knew that would happen! ~o~O~o~ I tell the people at Los Alamos about Kai. No, not everyone. ~o~O~o~ I'm going to break my hand one day doing that! ~o~O~o~ It was a big surprise to our liaison people at Los Alamos.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 165



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

Copyright © 2019 Teddie S.
All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 165

Did I hurt you, Mr. Richman?
Lieutenant Zimmerman and I talk.
What do we do now?

 
 

He works for who! ~o~O~o~ Yes, a gun Mr. Smith. ~o~O~o~ Yes, Lt. Zimmerman, I'm a guy. ~o~O~o~ Surprizes at the apartment. ~o~O~o~ A meeting with the Dean.

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 164



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

Copyright © 2019 Teddie S.
All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 164

The box and the FBI. Getting hit on!?
The Rio Grande River Trail.

 
 

What's in the box? ~o~O~o~ Young man, are you sure you want to date me? ~o~O~o~ You're taking a gun? ~o~O~o~
A walk and a sit on the bench. ~o~O~o~ FBI! Stop! Stop!

 
 

Tommy - The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl? - Chapter 163



Tommy
The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl?

A Novel By Teddie S.

Copyright © 2019 Teddie S.
All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 163

Mr. Smith, and the FBI. Aoó!

 
 

School's in session. ~o~O~o~ Is this whole thing a test? ~o~O~o~ What do you want, Mr. Smith! ~o~O~o~ I wonder what the FBI will say. ~o~O~o~ Navstar? You've got to be kidding me!

 
 

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