the Reluctant Beatle page 35

 the Reluctant Beatle page 35 by ric gustafson

When George saw Friar Park for the first time, he fell in love. It was built in the 1890's by a wealthy London solicitor. His name was Sir Frank Crisp. The property was late 19th century Gothic architecture. It had spires, turrets, pointed arches and grimacing gargoyles. Friar Park had 25 bedrooms, a library, a ballroom, a fireplace twenty five feet high and a curving staircase. Crisp had a Disney mind set. The 65 acre grounds had tunnels, caves and a lake with skipping stones. Sir Frank Crisp died in 1919. The property had fallen on hard times. If George and Pattie had not bought the property, it would of been demolished.

George and Pattie bought Friar Park and moved in in March 1970. George had just turned 27. As a small boy, George loved architecture. With maps and blueprints, George went to work right away transforming Friar Park to Victorian pomp.

The abandoned ' Get Back' project became an album called ' Let It Be'. Two of the powerful songs on the album were ' The Long and Winding Road' and ' Let It Be'. Producer Phil Spector punched up ' Hey Jude'. This made Paul outraged. The documentary was also called ' Let It Be'.

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the Reluctant Beatle page 34

 the Reluctant Beatle page 34 by ric gustafson

Allen Klein was determined to get rid of anyone harming Apple finances. While George worked on two solo instrumental albums, the  first at Apple to be let go was Ron Kass. He was the American boss of Apple Records. George helped with Billy Preston's first album on Apple. On August 22 1969, the band posed for their last group photograph.

The band's contract with Capitol was about to expire. Paul and his new family had retreated to a farm in Scotland. John had formed a band called the Plastic Ono Band. A rumor had started that Paul was dead. ' Abbey Road' was released on September 26 1969. It was successful for the band. The album sold 4 million copies in 2 months. George's song ' Something' was the album's showpiece track.

' Something' was about the Harrison's marriage. George did not know about Eric Clapton's infatuation with his wife Pattie. Pattie had been dealing with George's coldness, obsessive meditating and blatant infidelities.

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the Story: please send someone else

 the Story: please send someone else by ric gustafson 

Moses was tongue tied. God asked Moses to go to Egypt and liberate his people. Moses told God he was not eloquent and he was slow of speech and tongue. Moses was tongue tied. God told him that he would help him speak and will teach him what to say. Then Moses told God to please send someone else. Then God got angry with Moses. God got Aaron to go with Moses. 

God's plan would continue.

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the Story: I will be with you

 the Story: I will be with you by ric gustafson

God could not look away from the suffering of his people in Egypt. He had seen the misery his people was going through. God had heard their crying. God was concerned about their suffering. 

God had a plan. He was going to send Moses to Pharaoh to bring his people out of Egypt. God made a promise to Moses. He told Moses " I will be with you".

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11-13-2022 page 1

 11-13-2022 page 1 by ric gustafson

Michael Kohberger yawned as his plane landed at the Moscow Idaho Regional Airport. The twin engine Embraer E170 jet took an hour or so to fly there from Seattle. It was a long walk from the jet to the squat single story terminal. It was a northwest winter. The small airport was lonely, desolate and very cold.

To Michael's relief, his 28 year old son Brian Kohberger had come to pick him up.

From the Moscow Idaho Airport, it was just a 12 minute drive across the state line to Pullman Washington. At Washington State University, Brian had just finished his first semester as a PHD candidate in criminal justice. That accomplishment was an academic success story. Brian was just a mediocre high school student. After high school, Bryan went to a local community college. Then he earned a BA in psychology. Then Bryan got a Master's in criminal justice. Then Bryan was accepted into Washington State University's acclaimed doctoral program. 

So why did Michael Kohberger make a trip all the way across the country to meet up with his 28 year old son?.

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the Story: Here I Am

 the Story: Here I Am by ric gustafson

Sometimes God makes himself known subtly. And sometimes he makes himself known with his power and presence. God usually chooses a unique way to make his presence known. So how did he make his presence known to Moses?.  God set a bush on fire in a sandy desert. From the bush, God called for Moses. Moses replied " Here I Am". God told him not to come any closer to the bush, it was holy ground. 

Moses hid his face. He was afraid to look at God.

Life is a mystery. Look for God's presence.

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4-3-1882 page 9

 4-3-1882 page 9 by ric gustafson

Jesse felt sweat on his brow. " Boy, it's hot outside". He took off his black coat and black vest. He folded them and put them on an oak bed. Then Jesse took off his two holsters and put the revolvers on the mattress.

Then Jesse noticed a picture of a racehorse on a nearby wall. Jesse noticed that the picture was dusty. From a wicker sewing basket, Jesse pulled out a furniture duster. To reach the picture, Jesse moved a chair over a rug. He climbed up on it. As he dusted the picture, his back was facing Bob and Charley.

Bob moved in between Jesse and his two revolvers. Bob pulled out his .44. Charley pulled out his Smith and Wesson. Bob aimed his revolver one inch to the rear of Jesse's right ear.

Bob Ford pulled the trigger.

The End

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