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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The Islanders – Part 13
The men stumbled through the jungle all the way to camp. “I’m home, honey,” Steve called. “Is dinner ready?” “We’re over here, Steve,” Cari said. “Come help us peel the pineapples.” “Hi baby,” Brent said to Cathy. “Give daddy some … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby, High, Sick, Stoned, Storm, Weed
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The Islanders – Part 4
When Steve got back to the party, Candy and Kevin weren’t around. He wanted to apologize for Cari’s behavior. But then he saw them standing by the railing alone, so he figures they wanted to stay alone and didn’t go … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Humor, Sailing, The Islanders
Tagged Fear, Ocean, Ship, Sinking, Storm, The Islanders
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The Islanders – Part 3
“Yeah,” Darrel asked. “Who is it?” “It’s Brent,” he answered. “I’ve got to talk to you, Steve.” “Okay, come on in.” Brent walked through the door. Stephanie and Darrel were eating dinner. “Have a seat,” Darrel said. “Now, what is … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Humor, Relationships, Sailing, The Islanders
Tagged Darrel, Drinking, Drunk, Fiction, Fight, Party, Sailing, Storm
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