For Lilian and the Indigos - Above Top Secret

Chapter 11
Lee and I bathed away the sweat of our exertions, the hike and our passions, relaxing in
my bath. The waters of the fall splashing downward rinsed and refreshed us, and we
languished there a while, listening to the song the water sang in gurgles and gulps around
us.
At last I spoke. “Shall we return to Amelia?”
“Yes. I am curious to see how she viewed the experience of being on the Colbert Report
that night.”
Amelia’s appearance with Stephen is, of course, historic, and school children are shown
the footage in history lessons; we all knew what was said that night. But her perspective
was largely unknown, so the diary was a blessing for any (like me) who wanted more of
the story.
We pulled ourselves from the waters, pausing to dry one another with the thick towels at
hand and moved into the bedroom where we found the diary as we had left it, sitting on
the now made bed, awaiting our return. We snuggled in, rumpling the smooth surface of
the spread.
May 6, 2009
It was unBELIEVABLE! I was so nervous, but somehow I managed to
keep my cool. The repartee with Stephen went very well, and I still
managed to convey the concepts in the short time I had. The audience
loved it and applauded as I waved to them, some of them even standing in
ovation, as I left the stage. That part was edited out, though. I almost
didn’t believe it was me as I watched the final airing.
There were more points I could have brought up, but given the few
minutes I had, I am well pleased. The message is Bumped, and that is
what matters. It will be interesting to see where this all leads.
I was given the suggestion – by Stephen himself! – that I write a book
explaining the details of the paradigm and how we might bring it about. I
think I will do just that. Stephen said he might be able to help me get it
published, even! I liked Stephen even more in person than I like him on
the show. He is funny and witty, friendly and wise.
I will be flying back to Ithaca later this afternoon and will hope for the
best tomorrow when I report to the job I hope I still have.
Well, I have to clean up and pack up. They’re taking me to the airport in
two hours. I must say, it’s sad to be leaving this poshness for the dreary