Boy Scout has to work hard for his money
“We’re trying to sell these coupon books to raise money for a trip to Alaska this summer. We’re going there for six weeks and then to Michigan. After that, we’ll just have two more weeks before...
Category: Short Stories
He doesn’t want to let supportive parents down
“I’m a senior at University of Houston, so I’m feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness about what my future holds. I’m just trying to do the best I can and make my parents proud. “I’m...
He earned his education on the high seas
“I found college less than stimulating by the third year, so I became a merchant seaman for a decade or so. I enjoyed all the traveling and seeing other cultures. “One time just outside Egypt, we...
Facebook reconnects her with old boyfriend
“We went to middle school and high school together, then we were separated for about 10 years. One day, out of the blue, I got a Facebook message from him asking how I was doing. He...
‘I tell them I’m not worth $500’
“A lot of people driving by ask if I’m for sale or the chair. I tell them I’m not worth $500.”
He gets joy from watching others eat his creations
“I was a fat kid who liked to eat, so I spent a lot of time in grandma’s kitchen. I guess it was natural that I ended up being a chef. “It may seem kind of...
This guy already has two good career options
“He loves playing his guitar, so I figured he’d be a rock star someday. But, you know, he broke two TVs in my house. He threw his toys into two of those big flat screens. With...
His wish: live more in harmony with the earth
“I’m into things like healthy eating, exercise and the environment. “My view of life is pretty progressive. For instance, I think a lot of social change needs to occur so that we can live more in...
She’s looking forward to hanging out with grandkids
“It seems like all I do is work. I would love to retire and spend time with my grandkids. That’s all I would want to do, hang out and travel with them.” What’s keeping you from...
The car wash guy just trying to survive
“I’ve been in this same spot for six years. All day long, pretty much, rain or shine. “I help out the owner of the car wash over there. When customers need me, they call me over....
