What a Long Strange Trip It's Been

across the United States along with the opening scene of a new film called Easy Rider for the first time. There was a lot happening in the U.S. during the year 1969. To give you some perspective as to what was going on at the time a few monumental events from 1969 include: mankind’s first trip to the moon, the government instituted the first U.S. draft lottery since World War II (which didn’t go over too well), and more than half a million people gathered in the small, upstate New York town of…

from his business trip, Mike wanted to surprise his wife. After a busy trip, he was happy that he had not forgotten her anniversary present before leaving town. While driving, he reevaluated his life and decided in spite of the problems he was a lucky man with a successful business, nice family, the freedom to do as he pleased ─ most of the time. Entering the house, Mike noticed Louise was watching TV in the family room with a drink in her hand, she asked, “Did you have a nice trip?” “The…

I’ve been friends with my best friend, Kyla for years. Ever since I met her the first day of sixth grade I knew I’d enjoy having her around. When I found out that I was leaving the island of Guam I was really sad. The sadness only stemmed from the fact that I was leaving my very best friend. I’d live in Guam for just about four years and I was ready to live somewhere new. When I broke the news to Kyla she took it very well. Both of our dads are in the military so, moving was normal for…

sides of my face with his soft, warm fingers. “I’m sorry, Ryder, but you can’t do this alone.” I nod. Even though I am the leader of this society and I have been for several years, he still doesn’t believe I am capable or safe enough to do things on my own. I do understand where he is coming from.…

if a cat did some kitty claw needle point. They made her feel as if they have been around forever. “Excuse me can you tell me how much those chairs cost?” Skye asked. An old creature of a…

The Pole that Split a Friendship Jacob might have been a very superstitious person who had weird habits, but it didn’t change the fact that he was my best friend. We did everything together from the minute we met, most people found his superstitious ways weird, but I had grown to like them. As the ambulance carried him away I was in tears knowing that our friendship was over, and the only thing I could blame was that pole. May came in full heat with soaking temperatures, and the only thing on…

The name Dr. Who is most likely not the main character’s real name, but then why is he called doctor “Who”? Perhaps there’s a reason why Dr. Who cannot reveal his true name and identity. Maybe it’s because he doesn’t prefer his real name. Or maybe, it’s more likely he using the name “Dr. Who” as an alias to hide his past. Perhaps, in the past, Dr. Who committed a crime and now uses his new alias to avoid unwanted attention. Whatever the reason maybe, the reason behind his…

gushing out of the shower! When I reached she was on the floor crying, the bathroom was all clean and dry! Tanya is trying her best to act ok, but watching her mother like this is taking a toll on her. August 9th Took Anita to doctor today. He say it’s some kind of mental stress. I don’t know what’s happening. Everything seems so gray now. August 10th Anita is feeling whole lot better now. And I had a weird encounter while having a bath now. A cool breeze went over my face. I’m wondering how,…

young woman from Thailand, was full of laughs; even her more serious moments felt relaxed. Within two short hours, Fon's experiences were able to portray a personal perspective of Thailand that went beyond the scope of what a textbook could offer. Although she came home from a trip to Washington D.C. the night before, Fon smiled and insisted she was not tired. She wore a simple outfit that consisted…

One night Mum had a terrible nightmare. A nightmare of a nightmare. I'm not even sure what it was about. Something crazy that she wouldn't even tell me. Another night, Becky had a nightmare of a nightmare, too. There was a pattern to this. Other ladies had nightmares of that kind too. And then Mum and Becky found themselves pregnant. Becky…