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The Violent Bear It and Grin: Part II- Wensday March 18th, 2015

Posted on June 9, 2015 by mable33

“Open the windows.” June grunts. She waves her hands in no particular direction, “It’s a furnace in here.” “They’re already open.” I say, trying to turn the camper’s window hand cranks further. “They all stop half way.” “S***…” June slumps back … Continue reading →

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The Viloent Bear It and Grin: Part I- Saturday March 14, 2015.

Posted on May 22, 2015 by mable33

“Gosh it’s hot.” Grace moans. She’s fanning herself with an old newspaper, lifting her ponytail to airing her neck, “It’s like a sauna in here.” “Yes, it is.” June says, indifferent. She’s slouched in the front passenger seat, hardly moving as … Continue reading →

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Salt Kool-Aid from Mars: Friday March 6th, 2015

Posted on May 11, 2015 by mable33

“I’m not sure about her.” June says. She stirs her mashed potatoes and peas into a sea foam colored gruel as her hamburger, normally inhaled the moment she places her lunch tray on the table, sits cooling. “How’s her Spanish coming?” “Good.” … Continue reading →

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June on the War Path: Saturday Feb 21st, 2015

Posted on April 28, 2015 by mable33

“I mean, it just irks me June.” I say, hands tight on the steering wheel, looking out through the Caravan’s cracked windshield. We’re parked beside a T-Rex Fill and Go, before us is a large empty field, a deteriorating single-wide trailer squating … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Session: Aug. 11th, 2014

Posted on August 25, 2014 by mable33

“So, how’s your scheduled?” Mrs. Jane asks, reclining behind her desk and looking every bit the shrink. She’s even wearing her concerned look: head tilted slightly to the right, trimmed eyebrows bent upward, lips pursed into a slight frown. It’s … Continue reading →

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An Old Frenemy: Tuesday Aug. 5th, 2014

Posted on August 15, 2014 by mable33

Yep, they’re huge, like tree trunks. I look into the full-length mirror hanging from my closet door, my face contorted in morbid curiosity. Or at least a mid-sized telephone poles. I turn sideways, searching for a good angle. But, like … Continue reading →

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