Desperation Procrastination
Colliding with the gravel-covered roof knocked the swear words out of my mouth as I formed them. Slamming into with the exhaust vent finished off what little…
An Entirely Familiar Angle
It’s noon-time and I’m lined up on the side of the road, like everyone else. We’re all happy, but I could sense something ill in the air. Couldn’t precisely…
Too many questions
“What in tarnation are you talkin’ ‘bout? ... uh sir?” Private Stone stood dumbfounded as he stood at attention. “It means Private,” the Sergeant said…
Change of Job Description
The heat of the hot desert sun was beating down on Private Stone’s face as he stared at it’s orange glow. Stone could barely sleep on this three day cargo…
My last allowance
Every month I get twenty dollars. It’s my allowance. My Dad, who works abroad puts it into my account. The situation with my Dad is just part of the problem…
The King, the Doctor, and Death Zone Reach the Border
After driving for several hours, Matt could see the Texas border. As its name suggested, West Texas was the most westerly of the five states that comprised…
Rumble At The Chick Fil A
All I wanted was a chicken sandwich, a free chicken sandwich. After sorting through all my clothes I finally found an old University of Texas t-shirt so I was…
Drowning in the Desert
I lived in Texas long enough to almost drown. That is a tricky accomplishment in a state known for its droughts. We lived in a town with a man-made lake and…
A Brief Telecon
“Is everybody on the line?” Several voices whistled in response. “Excellent. We have a short agenda and a long way to world domination, so let’s get started…