THE BIRDWATCHER_One Man Show_Jeff's Wagon Journey_Just One Night
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THE BIRDWATCHER
The rustle of leaves and morning air greeted Dan while he slept in the tent. He had planned this for so many weeks. "I'm finally getting to enjoy some well deserved solitude" he thought to himself. The new insulated sleeping bag was cozy and he only wanted to continue feeling its warmth. However, he got up and began semi-packing some of his gear. He packed extremely light this time since the trip was only supposed to last for two days, Friday through Saturday. March was always a little crisp and brisk in Lake Landings. This particular campsite was so scenic and highly recommended for hikers an...
One Man Show
The One Man ShowA tale of fictionByEdward Hamilton"Ladieees and Gentleman. I am proud to bring to you...""Wait! Cut!" The voice came from the darkness in the auditorium. It was rich and confident. A deep baritone. He sounded like the announcer from masterpiece theatre.Phil stood center stage. The house lights were down so he couldn't see the audience. He wore a basic brown suit, www.onedoor.ccwhite button up shirt and suspenders that his grandpa gave him. His hair was cut high and tight but was hidden by his slightly tilted brown fedora. He gnawed his fingernails. Every time he was nervous he took it out on...
Jeff's Wagon Journey
Jeff stood behind the wooden podium decorated with a large Alcoholics Anonymous sign. His heart raced. Sweat gathered on his forehead. He looked over the compact, civic center backroom. People sat scattershot among the canary chairs. A protracted table offering dwindling coffee and store-bought cookies flanked the seating arrangement.“My name’s Jeff and…” he thought about the next obligatory words. A public label acknowledging his faulty character. He lowered his head in defeat. “…and I’m an alcoholic.”“Hi, Jeff.” Twenty-four attendees voiced together."I've been clean for, um, well, twelve hou...
Just One Night
It was a blazing hot day and all the neighborhood kids, were going to the little creek by the old baseball field. I had already made up my mind, that I was going to stay home. I really needed sometime to myself. Both my parents were going to be working late, which was nothing new. I just had turn 15 years old, so I was able to stay home alone finally. I always thought, isn't it ironic how at 14 I wasn't able to stay alone. Yet I was old enough to deal with mental illness and take medicine. I was the youngest of 3 kids, and the only one with a mental illness. Both my sister's were star athletes...