THE DECEIVING MIRROR
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Dear Paxton
Lisa grabbed the beer, placing it to her lips, swallowing the bitter liquid. She had to concentrate, not to think about the distaste she had for the beer. She sat down, letting out the loudest burp ever to escape her lips.
“There! I did it.” She was really proud of her accomplishment. Keith and Ricky seemed proud too, handing her another Miller Genuine Draft.
“Ricky, let me have a drag of your cigarette.” Lisa took a hit. He had that inquisitive look again.
“What?” She asked.
“I didn’t know you smoked.” He said taking a long drag.
“I don’t. But, I just feel like being one of the boys tonight.” She sat back to relax.
“Lisa, you are too cool.” Keith was stunned.
Ricky tried to teach Lisa how to blow rings with the cigarette smoke. She tried and tried, laughing out loud with the pure lucidity of the evening.
“Shhhh… Don’t laugh so loud.”
“Sorry, Keith.” Lisa looked over at Ricky raising her eyebrows.
He rolled his eye, twirling his finger around in a circle next to his head. Lisa couldn’t help but burst out laughing again. She was feeling a little drunk.
“Shhhh….” This only made her laugh harder until she could hardly breathe, breaking into an asthma attack.
“Shhh… Quiet! I don’t want the neighbors to call the cops.” Keith was definitely paranoid.
“Shut up Keith! I can’t help it if I have to cough….. I have asthma.” She started coughing uncontrollably again.
“Shhhh…”
“Keith, leave her alone. She can’t help it if she has to cough.” Ricky defended her.
“I don’t want the cops to be called. If you guys don’t be quiet, then leave.” Keith was bugging her.
“Don’t be so paranoid, Keith.” Lisa lay back against the couch feeling the room spin under her.
“I don’t feel too good.” She said standing up. “Where’s the bathroom?”
“Lisa, are you ok?” Ricky took hold of her arm walking her over to the small, unsanitary bathroom in the back of the disarray bedroom. Lisa didn’t care that the toilet smelled of urine, sitting down on the floor, resting her head on the cool toilet seat. The coolness felt good on her clammy forehead.
Written By: Ask Ms Mandi
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08 Thursday Sep 2016
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To Live…
There are some days meant to stay in bed and hide under your covers,
then you see something like this and it all makes sense.
We are small compared to the grander things in life.
Life isn’t meant to stay in one place, it’s about exploring all that life has to offer us.
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Strawberry Rock – Humboldt County, CA
Copyright September 2016
03 Sunday Apr 2016
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The Redwood Forrest…
The Redwoods, in Humboldt County, are one of the most mystical and beautiful places I’ve been. A picture does not do it justice.
The first time I walked into the forest, it felt as if I was in a dream. Everywhere I looked, everything was so green and dreamy. I felt as if I was in movie.
You must put this one on your bucket list!
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Copyright March 2016
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Tree Protestors “Tree Huggers”
“Tree Huggers” are carrying on a great cause…the need to save our trees from being ruthlessly chopped down, especially the protection of our ancient Redwood Forest in Northern California.
These unique individuals, called protestors, climb up these large trees and set up camp. They remain living in these trees from several months to years, supporting their cause…
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Copyright March 2016
03 Sunday Aug 2014
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