One rainy night, a young man entered a graveyard in Missoula, Montana. He had no umbrella, but he was not empty handed. He clutched a slim musical instrument case. Judging from his tee shirt and shorts, one would have to … Continue reading
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“A Little Beachy” by Debbie Miller
Meeting up for food?
It’s really hot outside
Don’t order too much
____
Need sun-tan lotion?
Are you at the beach a lot?
The answer is “Yes!”
____
Drink Lots of Water
You don’t want dehydration
To ruin your fun.
Written by Alex Schattner (8/4/12)
A photographer was readying his studio for the most beautiful model in the world. He had been looking forward to the shoot for months, and wanted everything to be perfect: the backdrop, the props, and the lighting. So, when the … Continue reading
man was riding his horse through Pennyrile Forest, when he was stopped by a beautiful woman in his path. “I am your future wife,” the woman said, “But there are three things you must accomplish before you win me? First … Continue reading
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Susanna Parker had been reliving the same dream for three years. She would be walking down the street with her sister when a pack of rabid squirrels in black trench coats came at them from all directions. Just as all … Continue reading
Upon turning twenty-seven, Scott Leighton, an actor beloved throughout the world, fell into a great depression. He hadn’t been on an unpublicized date in years, and the loneliness was becoming too much to bear. In the middle of shooting his … Continue reading
Nate and Jessie were the star athletes of their school football team. To Nate and his family, football was everything. Jessie enjoyed playing, but he enjoyed another aspect of school equally as much. His teammates would have laughed if he … Continue reading
He got a new phone
To talk non-stop with his friends
But the apps claimed him
_____
A late-night party
Should occur on the weekend
Sleeping at work? Bad.
_____
When you list your friends
Include family members
They’ll always be there.
– Alex Schattner
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