The Best of The Worst
This blog features writing from my younger years … from mortifying diary entries and bad poetry to high school newspaper articles and short stories. As a tortured teen, I would have been crushed had my poignant poems and powerful prose not been taken seriously. But the funniest things are often those that are unexpected, and re-reading my efforts as an adult, I find that I was often at my best and most entertaining when I was trying to be anything but that.-
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Category Archives: Humor
BOATS – Part 1
I find this next story interesting for a few reasons. At 160 pages it’s probably the longest single story I ever churned out; it seems I wrote it when I was in high school which will either make it less … Continue reading
Posted in Autobiographical, Based On A True Story, BOATS, Humor, Lesbian, Semi-Fiction
Tagged Cocaine, Danger, Drinking, Drugs, Party, Teenagers, The 80s
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Diary – April 26, 1981
Well, me and M are still going out, and we’re definitely not shy anymore. But first things first, I got my car, cleaned it up and put carpet in the back. But my mom still won’t hardly let me drive … Continue reading
Posted in Diary Dramatica, Friends, Humor, Terribly Earnest
Tagged Dance, Diary, Game, Kissing, Renaissance Faire
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Diary – February 18, 1980
Last night I went on my first real date! Me & JK went with VR and LM. We drove to Lakewood and saw Chapter II. It was neat. I kissed him 3 times. 2Wice in the car and once on … Continue reading
Posted in Diary Dramatica, Humor, Lesbian, Sex
Tagged Dating, First Date, Friends, Kissing, Sex
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Diary – March 10, 1979
So here I am, doing nothing. I am sick of all my friends. Ya wanna know why? Okay, here it is. S is a whore. Well. Maybe not, but she has no respect for herself and neither do I.
Posted in Diary Dramatica, Friends, Humor, Terribly Earnest
Tagged Diary, Friends, Joggers, Roller Skates
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Grandma Was Right – Chapter 8
The next day, Barbie found out from Gerald Edwards that Kelly was staying at Jenny’s for three days while her parents were out of town. “Goodbye mom,” Barbie called, as she walked in the door after talking to Gerald.
Posted in Fiction, Friends, Grandma Was Right, Humor
Tagged Accident, Fight, Forgive, Friends, Grandma
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Diary – October 9/November 19, 1979
10-09-1979 RH just called me. I kinda like him. I mean, I’m not totally in love or anything, but I like being with him and I think he’s pretty cute. I kinda knew who he was last year, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Diary Dramatica, Humor, Kiss
Tagged 7 minutes in heaven, Dance, Diary, French Kiss, Spin the bottle
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Grandma Was Right – Chapter 7
Three days later, Barbie received a call from Kelly. “Hello,” Barbie answered. The voice on the other end of the line said, “Guess who knows what it says in your diary and just might tell everyone?”
Posted in Grandma Was Right, Humor, Terribly Earnest
Tagged Diary, Fight, Friends, Secrets
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