Eric Coulson

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“A Spring Morning Blows Up” by Eric Coulson

Submitted to Contest #132

I never expected to be sitting here, in the California Department of Motor Vehicles hoping to get my driver’s license on my 16th birthday. But here I am. I had a four o’clock appointment and the man who would be my mom’s next husband had brought me. We were going to be waiting awhile. We were number 84; they weren’t even to 70 yet.  Man, when I get my license I can get out of here. Well maybe not out on my own, but at least down to Tower Records. I won’t be stuck at home every night.  And her next hus...

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Retired diplomat writing about life's adventures.