Category Archives: Art

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Before the show, a security guy comes over to inquire about the size of my camera lens, and once assured that I’m not going to sell posters and videos of the show, talks to us for twenty minutes. We were … Continue reading

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Three Miles to Mexico

I love vacations, birthdays, and imaginary deadly diseases. Birthdays are great but they only happen once a year – for some people. I associate birthdays with gifts and the present so any day that I have laughed until I cried … Continue reading

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A Night at The Wilshire Motel

Caleb was enrolled in Outboard Engine Overhaul School at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After he would get out of school in the afternoons we would take Sparky to the Dog Beach where he was allowed to run around without a … Continue reading

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Dear Caroline

You have tried to help be there for me, leaving small messages at the bottom of some letters and writing me some of your own. You have bought me many things including a paperweight, things from Disneyland, gifts when I … Continue reading

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Freshman English: Creative Uses for Chalk

1. writing implements – blackboard lessons, dark paper drawings, sidewalk art 2.  in food – to get bugs out, in place of sugar in your tea, in your siblings potatoes 3. scientifically – experimenting with different chemicals and elements 4. … Continue reading

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