Reflections on Religious Meanings

J.J. Meets Mr. Wright — by Courtland Wade

The Mummy’s Curse! — by Courtland Wade Noble Bennett sat at the conference table flanked by his daughter, Susan, and J.J. Waters, who passed the stack of evidence down to the university’s lawyer. Trustees and Department Heads filled out the group. Dr. Jeffrey McLaren had not shown up, nor were they able…

Le Bal Masqué — by Courtland Wade “The pants are too short — I look ridiculous.” “The pants are just fine, Dewey,” Susan said. “Now, hold still while I get this tie on.” “I made it 43 goddam years without putting on a damn tuxedo. I thought I was home free,” Dewey Parchman grumbled. …

Roses, Irises, Lavenders and Bottle Brushes — The photos in this post are a selection of flowers currently in bloom in our garden this November. They have special meaning for us since it is our last Spring to live in this house after 45 good years. …

“And Then I Will Kill Him” — by Courtland Wade John J. Waters dozed a little on the ride back to Dine City from the Oklahoma City airport. Susan got him out of the car and made coffee. At her request, Dewey Parchman joined them at the bookstore. “He’s the only cop I trust,” J.J. …

Aussie Spring Flowers at their Best — Our destination this morning is the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, which features important collections of rhododendrons (15,000), azaleas (12,000), camellias (3,000) and lots more, in a mountainous setting of native and exotic trees. …

“Motive, Means and Opportunity” — by Courtland Wade Three people had keys to Michael Legge’s apartment — Susan Bennett, who had been there only once, Legge’s housekeeper, and John J. Waters. The latter two waited outside as Officers Quinlan, Nokes and Milacek entered. Sergeant Hazel Ray stood by the door. Bored, J.J. stood up, stretched…

Interrogational Boilerplate — by Courtland Wade Agent Quinlan arrived promptly at 7:25 a.m. to find Detectives Nokes and Milacek waiting. They’d grabbed a few hours of sleep before rounding up the witnesses Quinlan had asked for. In one interview room waited Trooper Dewey Parchman. Down the hall, separately, sat John J. …