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You did what?
You did what? Summertime was a time for staying out late with friends and just having a good time. The sun went down after 8:00 pm, and then as the darkness overcame the light, the fun would begin. Usually. It … Continue reading →
A Lesson Learned
A Lesson Learned I was a confident person when I was young. I planned that when I grew up, I was going to be a sailor. More than just a sailor, I would be captain of a fleet of ships. … Continue reading →
It’s All in the Name
It’s All in the Name The seat was his. It had his name on it. Therefore the seat was his. Every day, Sean went to school on the IRT subway. He got on the subway at the first stop, 242nd … Continue reading →
There was a time…
We were given a selection of pictures to choose from as a writing prompt. I chose 4 of them: There was a Time… Margaret stared at her reflection in the window. Her father was gone again. She was used to … Continue reading →
Has anyone seen my pet?
Has anyone seen my pet? It was early in the evening but pretty dark. The street that I lived on had no lights. We were planning on having dinner at a friend’s house. Across the street from our house was … Continue reading →
The Monster Who Grew Small
The Monster Who Grew Small He walked with small steps; He just carried his load As he followed the path that led down the road. His goal was quite simple, it demanded no thought For he had to return that … Continue reading →
The Answer Is…
The story prompt for this piece was “And They Lived…” The Answer Is… Once upon a time, there was a very old man. He was known as the ‘Man of a thousand answers.’ The reason being that no matter what … Continue reading →
A Beach in the Sky
A Beach in the Sky Summer is usually hot. Living in the Bronx in the 1950s, we had no air conditioners during that time. Basically, our house had a lot of window fans to try and keep us cool. Needless … Continue reading →
Think Before You Act
Think Before You Act Arthur loved learning new things, whether it was something brand new that no one had ever thought to do or something that everybody but him knew about, and he finally discovered it. That was Arthur. He … Continue reading →
Misunderstood
Misunderstood It was two in the afternoon. All I said was, “I will be with Ronald and I’ll be out until dark.” What my mother heard was, “I will be with Ronald and I’ll be out at the park.” These … Continue reading →
