They were living a feral life on the outskirts of town… Tent camping on the coast in a lovely meadow with a creek that ran into the ocean below. They had money for food and there was a big vegetable garden next door where they could help themselves. But there was no bathroom or shower… Continue reading Night Jars
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Getting Even
How many days could she feed everyone on $36? She’s in charge of Hot Dog Day at school tomorrow. Does she have everything and everyone she needs to pull it off? The kids have soccer practice and she’s in charge of snack; graham crackers and juice boxes would have to come out of the family… Continue reading Getting Even
Dylan vs. Cheesy, Prom Disdain II
It was junior year and she had set herself up with two possibilities: Dylan versus Cheesy. Of course she was going to Prom! She had been dating Dylan for a few months and accepted his early invitation to the prom when she took a fancy to Cheesy. Dylan was a poet, a thinker, a tender… Continue reading Dylan vs. Cheesy, Prom Disdain II
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
Funny Fuckin’ Phil
He was a horn player and that should have been warning enough. But it wasn’t. He was funny, a sweet talker, and he could always get over on her. They had a friendly break-up, but he kept coming around looking for the familiar taste of her love. She was between lovers and in the mood… Continue reading Funny Fuckin’ Phil