"Good morning, Cincinnati! This is Lincoln Ware on the air, and I have the latest news and weather coming up, but first this hot new track by—"

I reached over and slapped off the radio angrily. Then I stretched taking a moment to relish the lack of pain in various body parts.

When I heard the front door open and close, I knew that Mama had gone off to work. I jumped up and started getting ready. I used Mama's makeup, which was perfect for me because we had the exact ...