Categories: Short Stories, Fiction, Life Stories, Travel Stories
Dark Grey Day
May 25th, 2007I climbed out of the van. I held the package out in front of me with both hands. I don't remember it being a warm day, but the wrapping paper was moist and sticky beneath my fingers.
The house loomed before me. I knew it well: a big, white, two-story… more »
Durham Shock
May 23rd, 2007When I moved to Durham, North Carolina, I experienced an immediate culture shock. The city was big, hot, flat, noisy, and scary. A stark contrast to the rural, mountain living I was used to. I regretted the move as soon as I’d made it that hot, humid Jul… more »
Fish Tale
May 22nd, 2007I caught a fish so big, it was the size of a whale. Seriously, a whale. Well, maybe a pygmy whale, but still a whale.
It was the size of a house. Really! A house! Maybe a two bedroom mobile home, but that's still a house.
This fish was roomy inside… more »
What I Learned While Working at a School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
May 21st, 2007You may be expecting stories about learning Braille, eating while blindfolded, leading persons with visual impairment up stairs properly, learning about technology and low vision aids, and watching talent shows or games of beepball. All interesting and i… more »
Get Your Sleep - Or Else!
May 18th, 2007You should always get eight hours of sleep a night, because if you don't bad things will happen.
Sure, you won't be well-rested and you won't be thinking clearly and you might run into large, inanimate objects (like the refrigerator) or large, animat… more »