Writer's Retreat: The Michelin Man (Part 2 of 3)

Tired Old Michelin Man:

Tired old Bidendum, the true name of the Michelin Man, might fit better, since bi often means two. My nephew, an energy-filled teen, thinks I'm a teenager, when it suits his needs. Being older than his Dad by almost 9 years; a teen, I’m not. Playing pitch and catch Memorial Day weekend Sunday, my nephew wore me out. True, I should be in better shape. I must work on that. Back to the story.

Like Father; Like Son:

Like his Dad, he's not accurate throwing a baseball. I was no better Sunday. Convinced my right arm would become too sore to lift or would fall off come Monday; I pleaded exhaustion, dictating an end to his desire to continue. While my father and I sat talking, as a nice breeze blew, my nephew demonstrated his springyness with his long distance baseball throwing skills. I admit, we underestimated my nephew. Guess my nephew inherited all my brother's throwing skills.

Deflating Is The Innertube of Age:

Surprise, my arm is fine. What wasn’t fine that day, nor the next, was my legs. Imagine the tire-legs of Bidendum, with a third of the air missing from his legs. That describes me. Spongy, bouncy legs, as one leg or both legs, deflate under the body’s weight, then sproing, fully inflate again. What a strange feeling!

A Hidden Jewel?:

A story hides amid this physical chaos. Maybe a bipolar Michelin Man / Bidendum story; a story of age and lost youth? I can’t pin / pen it down (pun will stay). This is my initial Writer’s Retreat experience. Not as good as my two hour drive ideas, but a hint of an idea. Part two closes to ponder what story fits this Writer’s Retreat experience. I never know when a vague, shadowy idea may be the best story idea of all. Given time, a story may ferment and age like fine wine, if you're lucky; so if written, this is how, why, and where this story idea arose.

Coming Soon, Part 3:

Part 3, which might call in question the idea of going on a Writer's Retreat, will follow in the near future. For me, it's the funniest of all, yet hard to convey. However, it may contain the most story ideas, so stay tuned. (To Be Continued)