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When I left El Paso, I was roaring drunk. The entire trip had been a frolicking detour to see an old Navy buddy and his wife. The visit had been too much of a success to some extent. I'd met up with Shara, fallen fast, and could not get up. Years later, an old Patti …
I gave up on Harmony sometime in 1965. She was beautiful, Beaudacious, and sexy. She also gave me, and my three roomates the "crabs." Yes she was seeing all three of us on different nights. It was A-200 Pryinate for a week, wash all the laundry multiple times, and hope the the crabs were all …
Right in front of your face. Up close and very personal. That's one way to make sure that someone can't ignore you. You've heard of personal space? Get right into it, and I'll guarantee they'll notice you. Of course, you better ensure you're ready for a fight. That much lousy breath is an assault all …
There are indeed times when I don't remember what happened, but not that evening. On a recent visit to a city North of me, we wandered into a restaurant. It was there that I saw the sign. Oh, oh. After being seated, I made an excuse to use the restroom. As I remembered, it was …
Suggestions The suggestion was that I learn the more popular songs and add some rock to my gig. Then I'd be like everyone else I suggested back. Yes, she said. That would be a great idea. As you are, she suggested... it's out of step with the world. Bend a bit, stop all this talk …
Continue reading "Flash Back Friday : originally posted on June 21, 2020"
My buddy from my Navy days was a petty officer named Mahan. Mahan's wife, Stella, is the story's focus- and I'd better let you know at the beginning that Stella is a mermaid - elegant tail and all.* Neither family was thrilled with the match. The Mahans wished Walt had married an Irish Shidhe, one …
What's so bad about a cheery demeanor? Well, probably nothing if the smile doesn't come off as the sort of grimace Jack Nicholson wore in the movie The Shining. That was Todd, sitting at the showroom's front desk, grimace in place. He seemed less interested in selling custom cabinets than running you through the large planer, …
"I ain't afraid of no ghost!" Hmm, well, no howling, ethereal walker through walls anyway. I don't get those. But the screaming young man in the basement of a building I used to live in? Yeah. He was always there, silently screaming at me. The first time I met him was quite the experience—just wide-mouthed, …
Hanrahan's lurked in the middle of the block. It was a remnant of an older New York where Tammany Hall and Boss Tweed ruled the roost. In high school, my favorite subject was cutting classes and going to the Hanrahan's pool "Parlour." I am awful at playing pool. But some things you can't justify, only wonder …
Daily writing promptWhat time do you go to bed and wake up currently?View all responses So I bet you have never heard of Mr. Wakey Wakey, have you? It was a Naval boogyman; a story told you young sailors on their first deployment. You were in a vast, cavernous ship built during the Second World War. …
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