Tag Archives: Playing

My Escape – First Draft

Posted on June 1, 2014 by FlipWrites

In another world, at another time, I needed to escape. It was an odd feeling: essentially one of panic, fear, and exhilaration. It never crossed my mind that I might be put into a situation where I needed to escape. … Continue reading →

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Tucker – First Draft

Posted on May 16, 2014 by FlipWrites

It is a horrible fact of life that every story about a boy and his dog will ultimately result in tragedy. I remember picking Tucker up for the first time. She was just a pup, and I was a second … Continue reading →

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Water Balloon Bowling – 1st Draft

Posted on May 9, 2014 by FlipWrites

When I was a kid, I used to go to my dad’s house every-other weekend. He had visitation rights since he and my mom were divorced. It was an arrangement that worked well for me. I had a lot of … Continue reading →

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There and Back Again: a Tale of Playing in the Woods as a Kid – First Draft

Posted on May 5, 2014 by FlipWrites

I grew up in about 7 miles away from a small town. My house was in the middle of a small clearing in the middle of the woods. As a young child, this gave me a sense of ownership over … Continue reading →

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