He had held many jobs, not the least of which he liked to call “the newspaper business.” He put that on his resume with pride. He had worked for the little paper for many years helping his dad to get it going. It was supposed to be an alternative paper with local features that would… Continue reading Just a Kid Named Joe
Category: Higher Ground
Psych Project
She was in her eighth grade year. Her social studies teacher, Mr. Miller, was working towards his Masters Degree in psychology. He needed a subject. Kristie was elected. He asked her privately if she would be willing to go through a series of tests, and take part in private sessions with him. He had already… Continue reading Psych Project
Nature Boy
Whirling, dancing, shaking, bumping, twisting, thrusting… she loved the dance! She didn’t need a partner…. She was communicating with the music and the rhythm. Her jeans hung low on her hips – her low cut blue brocade blouse along with her bare feet gave her the freedom to move. She had flung her shoes off immediately… Continue reading Nature Boy
Torch Singer
There’s not a lot of call for a torch singer nowadays. The buxom broad belting out a tear jerker with her hair askew and her eye make-up melting under her tears has gone out of style. She wears a sparkly dress and enhances herself with scarves, fans, and feathers. She works her way through the… Continue reading Torch Singer
9/11
We all have our stories. Where were you when you heard about 9/11? I was getting ready for work and as was my habit, I turned on the news to wake up… I was mesmerized standing before the TV… I couldn’t even sit down. I called to my husband,” Come look at this.” Again… Continue reading 9/11