France, Johnson, and Dick Curtis were friends throughout college and into the first decade of adulthood. Together the three of them did what many red blooded young men do while making their bones. They pursued an education, sought job opportunities, and looked for easy women to party with. Initially the young men had aspirations to… Continue reading France, Johnson, & Dick Curtis
Category: Early Years
Volunteer
Working in the hot sweaty sun was not something she aspired to. She would rather lie under an umbrella and tan her legs. But she understood the importance of giving service. She had been raised with it. Throughout her years in a traditional youth group, she had earned badges and beads for various projects. Now… Continue reading Volunteer
Diabetes,Yosemite, & PTA
The family was on their first camping trip to Yosemite. They didn’t have a lot of money themselves, but Grandma had given them $200 for the trip. They packed the car full of sleeping bags, an ice chest, a box with kitchen supplies, toiletries, and personal clothing. Dad’s ship hadn’t come in yet, so they… Continue reading Diabetes,Yosemite, & PTA
Worshipping the Egg
Kristie never really cared much for Easter. As a child, it was her least favorite Holy-day. As a girl, she was expected to dress up appropriately in a pastel dress with lace and fluff, some tight white Mary Jane’s with lace cuffed socks, white gloves, and a simple white straw hat embellished with pink satin… Continue reading Worshipping the Egg
Silk Worms, Soul Music, and Big Boobs
Kristie was always on restriction for something. Sometimes she is allowed to watch TV for an hour or so and then it’s back to her room for the night. Summers were the worst. It was hot and she wanted to go swimming, make friends, hang out. Weekends were tolerable. There were family visitors, maybe her… Continue reading Silk Worms, Soul Music, and Big Boobs