Editor's note: There are references to scuba diving terms throughout this story because this is based on a recent scuba diving trip... My mind is in a state of conflict and emotional pain. My marriage didn't last two years and I look back at it all with as a mixed blessing. Shortly after we were married, my husband became very controlling and as I learned...
John had known Bill for a few years and we were lucky that Joan, his wife and I got on well although we had a few different outlooks and attitudes; one being that she appeared to be a bit of a prude at times when Bill would join my husband in sexy innuendoes concerning me and them. I must admit I enjoyed seeing her displeasure at times especially when he fli...
Author's Note: This story takes place in Hawaii that is rich in different cultures. So that the various people could get along, "Hawaiian Pidgin English" has become the "common-speech" among the State's locals (don't call them natives). "Pidgin" is English blended with the native Hawaiian language and seasoned with a liberal dose of the languages of the othe...
My sister Annette was gazing at me with a super serious expression. As a critical care nurse, she was concerned for the state of my well being. "You need a break from all this craziness, I'm worried about you," she said. "I'll be ok," My voice sounded unconvincing. "Can't you take any time off? Go away for a week or two and relax. Remember you've alrea...
This story is the twenty-fifth in a series. This series has undoubtedly gone on way too long. However, I find these characters hard to expel from my head. I hope that they give the reader some of the enjoyment they give me. While this story can, hopefully, be read enjoyably by itself, the earlier installments provide context and character background. My char...
Chapter 12 – Rules of Engagement The five young women sat at an outside table at a nice restaurant in downtown Sarasota named Maurice's: Edie, Kat, Amber, and their new friends Crystal and Melody. They were more upscale than the restaurant, and their looks and demeanor captivated the attention of everyone that walked by. Each of the girls had ordered a sala...
Bahamas, Day 10 - Monday I woke up the next morning with Jessica still snuggled into me, sound asleep in the patio chair. We both slept under the stars that night, same as we did the night before. I tried to move without waking Jessica up, but was unsuccessful, as she opened her eyes as soon as I moved my shoulder from behind her head. "Good morning, love,...
Day 3 is short, so I threw it in with day 4. ***** The next morning he settled into getting the garden patch ready. It wasn't hard—the garden already had patches of perennials: Jerusalem artichokes, asparagus, and grapes. From the garden he could see a couple fruit trees. The goat/chicken fence looked to be in good shape. He thought up a bike rack design w...
My name is Jay and my wife's name is Angela. We are both in our mid 40s. We have been married for about 10 years. I travel quite a bit for my job. On this occasion, I was coming home a couple days from a business trip and I wanted surprise my wife and cook dinner before she got home. Angela, my wife is 5'8' and in very good shape physically. She is a swimmer...
THE WHITE TRASH YEARS Dez is a proper African American. He was born and raised in Africa. At the age of 12, he moved with his mother and two siblings to the USA, specifically to Denver, Colorado. Living in a predominately black community, Dez soon became aware of the racial tensions and divisions in the so called United States, when his mother started datin...