Lily Finch

“So and So the Big Fat Asshole” by Lily Finch

{LANGUAGE}They worked at the same high school and were educated in similar disciplines. He was in classes with one class assigned in Resource. I was Department Head with one time in Resource. We came to work together while I was Department Head in the room off of the Resource room. He was a newcomer to the space and thought he was in charge. It turned out that he knew very little about how the room was run, but he would not ask, nor would he allow me to show him anything about what was expected of ...

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“Blame and Shame Resolved” by Lily Finch

Sammy was only eight, and most of the time, I took the blame for what Sammy would do when dad got home. It was no place to raise one kid and definitely not a place for two. But seeing how momma took off and left us with him, we got nowhere else to go, so we stayed. Now we live in hell, but at least we are together, always talking to one another about what happens here when dad isn't around.His anger came almost all the time now. Predominantly after he had tipped the bottle back one too many times, so it w...

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“Next Time I'll Keep My Mouth Shut No Matter What!” by Lily Finch

[LANGUAGE]I arrived early at the restaurant, hoping to keep up my nerve. Telling my best friend about what I saw her man doing last week was not going to go well. It's gonna break her heart, and she'll be pissed off. She'll lash out and become feisty to the point that she'll leave and have to find Richard. Racking my brain with how to tell her and bring up the subject, I ordered a gin and soda to calm my nerves. Something we always do with one another is tell the truth, and we appreciate one another for it, but, in this ...

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“Frank D” by Lily Finch

We recognized early that people were asking, "hi, how are you?" but not intending to hear the answer. Mark and I had a pact and a challenge: we would wander through the hallways at school and reply, "shitty, thanks, how about you?" and see how many people listened to our response.The morning came, and I was sharing with my parents what I was about to do in case there were ramifications for saying 'shit' at school. You see, Mark and I were the Captain of the Basketball teams for the boys and girls teams, respectively, and...

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“A Coward's Beating” by Lily Finch

[Domestic Violence and a Murder - Suicide].Where I come from, the Sunday Service has to be quick because the fields and men are dry. The preacher knows we’re having a barn raisin', and he’s mindful of that fact. I like the preacher despite his big nose and his greasy hair. He looks funny, and most people find him unappealing and offputting, but I don't mind. He’s a good person in my book. Where I come from, people help each other. The barn raisin' should be fine as we‘re just slappin' on the f...

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“I Thought I Was Living In The Eighties” by Lily Finch

I got home from school and put my skateboard on the rack just inside the entryway. I was bagged after swimming 200 metres in swim practice and running 1500 metres for track practice. As I read mom's note, I quickly ate some chilli on the counter in the crock pot. Dad was working late, and she was out with friends. After I ate, I suddenly felt this colossal fatigue take over my body. I made it upstairs to my room and hit the bed. I was out. I began to dream…****The ’80s were a great time to be a kid from...

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“Detroit - Windsor Swim” by Lily Finch

Seriously I thought after my last swim in Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago that I would be done swimming as I had to recover from a shark bite to my left leg. But with a lot of physical therapy and swim training, I managed to get my leg back to 100%. Once that feat was accomplished, I set my sights on the Detroit River International Border Crossing; I felt that our neighbours to the north, except in that small area of the country where they were actually south, would allow me to do the swim without a problem. So th...

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“A Man’s Love for a Woman – Wider Than The Panama Canal!” by Lily Finch

Since I already had an in with the Panamanian authorities I pursued swimming across the canal which is still a good trek of thirty-five miles from Cristobal to Balboa Yacht Club Pier. The permission was obtained and I contacted Jorgé as soon as I knew the status of my permission request.He began helping me but I sensed something was off so I asked, Jorgé what’s up?”He replied, “you’ll never be content, will you? For you, it is about the next conquest and you don’t thin...

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“Swimming The Panama Canal” by Lily Finch

As I researched and discovered the realm of possibilities with swimming The Panama Canal, I realized that Straits were one thing, but this was on another whole scale and needed a thorough plan because it involved days. My swimming and my possibilities caused me now to turn my focus on more significant trophies that were larger swims in length. The Panamanians allowed me to swim the canal lengthwise but only allowed me to do so because I was confident that I could set a record, and they wanted the publicity. To swim,...

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“Circumstantial Evidence Six Months Later” by Lily Finch

They sat in silence now at the dinner table and Gary was on pins and needles unsure of why the silence. Suddenly Louisa said, “Gary, I’m sorry but I don’t think us living together is a good idea anymore. I have to get myself together and I need to grieve Carl properly. Sorry, but that’s how it has to be.”  Gary looked at her with tears in his eyes and noticed now his belongings ready for him at the front ...

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“The End of A Marriage - Broth Spoiled” by Lily Finch

You must know the saying it takes a village to raise a child. That is not always true, and too many people involved can sometimes be problematic. Such was the case with Marlo moon face and Fraser foo. It all...

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“Cooking - My Labour of Love” by Lily Finch

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“Chuck's Roadhouse ” by Lily Finch

[Cancer & Death]We met at Chuck’s Roadhouse. The menus were glued to our hands, and we were kind of stiff with the news. Bile duct cancer. Was that even a thing you needed? Could they just take it out, and that was that? How could that be? She was ...

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“How To Make A Great Grilled Cheese” by Lily Finch

Honestly, you have never had one of mine. I make the best in the world. Grilling cheese is an art, and most people do not take the time to make it properly. I know everyone believes they can make the best grilled cheese in the world, bu...

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“Life Changing Moment - The Donor?” by Lily Finch

“Well hi Stella, I thought we could grab a bite after your show. Whaddya say? Just like old times? It’s not very often you’re in L.A. doing a show without your family in tow.”  “I’d love to actually, I think you’re one of my only real friends left in this town. Let’s just meet at Nobu Los Angeles at 10:00 pm,” she hung up and smiled as it had been at least five years since she had seen Jim. He didn’t even...

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