I was on my way to his house when I started feeling a consistent thump on the rear right side of my car. I pulled over next to the cemetery and got out - flat tire. I had never fixed a flat tire so I sat on the curb for a minute and called my … Continue reading Flat Tire
“Leave your Wife”
"Hey Mel." You whispered in my ear from behind, I was alone at the bar writing. I didn't turn around. I shut my eyes and all our memories flashed quickly, emotions tagged along. Excitement, fear, despair, resentment, longing. I opened my eyes and reached for your hand over my shoulder. Your touch, a wave … Continue reading “Leave your Wife”
Scotch
My head pounded from the scotch when he called me at dawn. I wished it were one of those mornings that I woke still drunk, thinking I’d fooled the booze. Not today. "I’ve fallen in love with someone," his voice was deep and stern. As if this hangover couldn’t get worse. I thought about rather … Continue reading Scotch
Crystal Store Tyrant
We grew up catholic for a chunk of my childhood which fortunately ended after my mom slept with our priest. Due to guilt and some loose traditions that still have their ways with my family, a few of my siblings still baptize their children in the catholic church. My oldest brother called and asked me … Continue reading Crystal Store Tyrant
Xanax Mom
I wasn't surprised when I heard she'd burnt down the house. She's been on Xanax for as long as I can remember. I sat in the waiting room while they looked up her room number, she only suffered minor injuries. My neighbor saw smoke and carried her out of the house before it completely went up … Continue reading Xanax Mom
“Pro-Life” Crack Head
“Melissa, are you listening? It’s procedure that we have an answer to this question.” Her hair was tight, she looked exhausted in her wrinkled scrubs. Crocks, she was wearing crocks. I hate crocks. Nurse's choice for comfort. Nurses need as much comfort as possible I thought, they have hard jobs. I had completely zoned out. … Continue reading “Pro-Life” Crack Head
Joshua Tree
I had been driving for about 7 hours. I was tired, the sun was just beginning to set and my old dog was getting restless. I heard Joshua Tree gets packed early, so I decided to scope out a good spot before paying for my site. It was still sweltering hot out with no shade, … Continue reading Joshua Tree
Small Town Shit
It was the town I grew up in, a small town called Comfort. Comfort. What a load of shit. There's nothing here for me anymore. Purposefully forgotten friends, family moved and the only reason I'm back in this piece of shit is to take care of an old speeding ticket. My plan was to show … Continue reading Small Town Shit
Dog Park Nazi
I sat on the edge of a rock smoking a cigarette and looking at the water. My dog, off-leash, close to my side, smelling the air. Beautiful sunset, cold hands, and cigarette in my mouth, I put on my gloves while smoke burned my eyes. I put my head between my legs and squeezed my eyes … Continue reading Dog Park Nazi
CONVERSATIONS WITH ASSHOLES 