Disco And The Supernatural

As we were driving in the North East, passing through small towns and large cities, the Bs and Dave are asleep in back of the Van as Pat and I exchange occasional small talk.

I use the term small talk loosely because the DW always has a "large" purpose for every conversation that she participates in.

Therefore, I was not surprised when W said: Joe, looking back after all these years, I still find it odd that when we met, you being 31 years old, never married and very aloof but then radically changed. Tell me, what caused that -- and why?

Bay-bee, we have discussed this before -- several times.  Some of my previous replies could have been better stated, so I'll try again.  I believe this was mostly Seti's fault. Sure, I did change a bit too but this was largely Seti’s doing.

Seti! What is Seti? You have not mentioned such a term before.

Dwal’n, Seti is an entity that has existed for 10s of thousands of years -- dating back to the first appearance of humans on earth. Seti is the spirit of a powerful ancient Medicine Man.

I do not believe any of that, Joe. You are trying to mess with my mind and I’m not buying it.

Her eyes narrowed - both puzzlement and disgust on her face. I could tell the wheels were spinning in her mind.

You have finally lost one of your last two remaining active brain cells. I asked you a serious question but you are making zero sense.

Pat, it’s real. I don’t know all the hows and whys – it’s mystifying – mostly what I know is from on-line research. Seti has power and for some hard to understand reason, can possess a person causing strange - unpredictable behavior. When we met at the Marriott’s Disco, Seti descended upon and controlled me -- guiding me without my free will.  This remained so for the four years that we dated and when we were married.

That’s spooky, Joe. What does all this mean?

It is spooky, W, this entire subject gives me the willies and shouldn’t be toyed with.  I really don’t want to talk about it, so let’s just drop it.

This is scary alright but I’m not dropping anything. You brought-up this Seti conversation, so bring it all out.

Dwal’n, I’m nervous having this discussion but I owe you an explanation.  Seti is just a nickname that I use. I chose the nickname based on the acronym, SETI (Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) -- a research institute started in part by the late world renowned scientist, Dr Carl Sagan.

However, from what I’ve learned, Seti's proper name is Alberto Kushan Halltonau.

Furthermore, Alberto Kushan Halltonau has a mischievous side. Dating back to the earliest archeological evidence, he has existed among mortal humans, causing people significant trouble for unknown reasons.

Joe, I have never heard of anyone by that name. What part did Seti play in our meeting and why?

Patricia, If not for Seti, we’d never have met and I’d still be single.

I had no idea. Is Seti really that powerful?

Yes, he is, W.

Most people do not know his full name - Alberto Kushan Halltonau, but likely know the shortened version -- Al K Hall.

…… The surgery took 6-hours. Now, two days later, I have less swelling but my headaches continue. With pain medication and crutches, I can get around slowly. I hope to be released from the hospital within the next three weeks.

Happy A.F. Everyone.