Two weeks before our wedding. I picked up the rings, simple gold bands. We had found, miraculously, both a Rabbi and an Imam to officiate. We'd have elements of both ceremonies, including for me the chuppah (canopy) and I'd break the glass, two important parts of the Jewish ceremony. Instead of sipping wine from the chalice, we'd be sipping grape juice as an...
*Earned leadership is a blessing; assigned leadership is a burden* (Frontma: bringing lines to life) (Yes, this tale is supposed to be somewhat humorous and outrageous too. While not always comedic I'd like to think it is mostly a good-natured romp.) THIS IS HOW IT IS GOING TO BE It started at 6:45 as we began filing out of the dorm toward the dining...
(Once more, thank you frontma for your editing) * *Pain is either not knowing what it is or forgetting what it was* (Yes, this tale is supposed to be somewhat humorous and outrageous too. While not always comedic I'd like to think it is mostly a good-natured romp.) I was slumped down on the floor against the wall when an expensive pair of shoes came at...
Part 32: Preparations for Graduation Cardinal Wong, the Papal Nuncio to the United States, which read in diplomatic speak meant the Ambassador to the United States from the Vatican, looked up in surprise as two men entered his office. After greeting the one he knew, Bishop Jacoby, he was introduced to Father Francisco, and they sat to discuss something that...
This story plays fast and loose with Ancient History and Linguistics; be warned. There is something worse than waking up and not knowing where you are: you could wake up and not know who you are. Editing magic performed by KJ24 and Shyqash, plus contributions by the regular gang of brigands and neer-do-wells. There is a bit of mangling of the Iliad going...
This story plays fast and loose with Ancient History and Linguistics; be warned. The highest cost of losing a war is the rage of your children. Editing magic performed by KJ24 and Shyqash, plus contributions by the regular gang of brigands and neer-do-wells. There is a bit of mangling of the Iliad going on. I apologize to Homer and the countless singers b...
Chapter 3 Supper turned out to be a Middle Eastern beef kebab with plenty of rice, pitas, falafel, and hummus, as well as a very excellent Greek salad (including kalamata olives, yogurt sauce, and feta cheese). Unlike Damien, who was newer to this, Cassidy and Tammy had grown up eating a lot of kebab, shawarma, falafel, and similar foods, because of Maryam...
NOTE: Blanke Schande is a college where female students are required to be naked at all times, which research has found turns out better adjusted males and stronger, more self-assured females. It has a main campus in south California. It has a satellie campus in Alturas, in the far northeastern part of the state, where there is snow on the ground from Octobe...
A big shout to my sister in arms Seidah for bringing this story to me, and then helping me write it. Reigniting my passion for writing, after suffering from a flood of abuse and death threats she helped regain my confidence and passion. I will publishing more stories from now on. I love you sis! This is a story that contains offensive language, and it incl...
New Years Eve. Our first one together. We went to my friend Gavin's place in the East Village, where he owned a really nice, very old and spacious apartment. His girlfriend Dianne had recently moved in and they were on their way towards engagement. There were maybe 20 people there, which would be almost impossible in Dar and my apartment, but in Gavin's it d...