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Submitted to Contest #257
It was a warm sunny day in London. I had just left a market and had my sandwich in hand and script in the other. I made my way up the street to my theater school nervously repeating my lines in my head.Today was my final rehearsal of 'The Scottish Play', known to most as 'Macbeth', with my scene partner Houston, and my Drama Teacher, who shall be known as D.T. We had been assigned the schools Black Box theater as our rehearsal space. This was an area of the school I was not familiar with.The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art was a large school f...
Submitted to Contest #248
The willow trees banked the length of the back of our property. Only a fence and those huge willow trees stood between us and the country club. Our horses used that area to graze on the grass on those hot summer days. I'm sure the golfers enjoyed peaking through and finding our four horses often stopping by to watch their games and pay a hello.Our home was a sanctuary to wildlife from a variety of birds that drew in bird watchers from far away. We had deer, moose, bald eagles, blue herons, beavers, pheasants, turkeys, raccoons, turtles, fox,...
Submitted to Contest #242
I sat in the museum office nervously shaking my leg. The museum director, Bertie, walked in with my name badge placing it in front of me. "Welcome to the MOMA family Frances." "Thank you." I took my museum badge and looked at it in my hand like a shiny new pearl. All my life I had waited for this moment. I had loved art since the first time I held my first paintbrush. To be hired as a staff member was everything I had ever worked for and dreamed of. Bertie smiled as I proudly placed my badge on my blouse. "I remember my first day here like ...
Submitted to Contest #235
My Mother Jan had survived chemo. During that year of treatment I had felt that I had no control of my life. I was living in Hollywood, California and my parents were north in Spokane, Washington. It was agony to have my mother so far away and facing such a horrible part of her life. I flew to be with her to take her to her first round of treatment and it was something I'll never forget. It was gut wrenching to feel so helpless and watch someone I loved so dearly facing such a terrible disease. I felt like I needed something in my life that ...
Submitted to Contest #234
I had just finished dropping my daughter off for her first day of a summer camp. It tugged at my heart strings watching her wave goodbye with her nervous 'first day' smile. I had given her a warm hug and the words of encouragement she needed. But now, it was time for a 'me day'. Words that were rare and far in-between the realities of my busy life. I was on my way to do something that would bring me joy beyond words, a visit to The Hunter Museum.When I found my parking spot and my car engine had officially been turned off, a wave of child-li...
Submitted to Contest #233
I was driving my 1933 Indian Four up Topanga Canyon. It was about seven o’clock in the evening and the weather was sweet. The Santa Ana winds had been keeping the end of this hot summer a cool seventy-degrees and life was good. The sound of my engine made me feel alive. This year I had turned fifty and I was facing the last half of my life in a great place. I had an amazing wife, enjoying early retirement from selling my business, and two amazing sons that brought joy to my life. I was genuinely happy. As turned into a tight corner of t...
Submitted to Contest #232
I wish I was a Narwhal. Swimming effortlessly through the cold Arctic waters. Listening to the ocean sounds peaceful in my Unicorn bliss. Greeting each day with endless moonlight . Enjoying the shortness of days through blue colored glass glancing up to the heavens glittered in stars. Great wonderment filling my soul each day unincumbered by humanity.Oh, I wish I was a Narwhal, born with a smile on my rubbery face. I would create a life long pod filled with loyal friends with whom I would face each day together fearlessly. We would be far aw...
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