Share Stories – August

August Stories

 

Let your stories satisfy like a sweet, cool, refreshing ice cream cone on a hot day.

A minimum of one week in advance of your feedback session, upload your piece for review here. Stories should not exceed 1,000 to 1,250 words.

Feedback groups are created and posted here by end of the day on Wednesday before the feedback group. Check back to determine who your feedback partners are, download their stories, and begin your review.

This is also a place where all Life Writers can come to enjoy fellow members’ stories. Then, if you care to, leave the author a note of encouragement.

Feedback Groups

Group 1

  • Norma Beasley
  • David Godin
  • Betty Patterson

Group 2

  • Nancy Archibald
  • John Roche

Group 3

  • Lorna Deane
  • Jackie Raymond
  • Linda Peterson
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Judy
Judy
3 months ago

Here is my story for August

David Godin
David Godin
3 months ago
Reply to  Judy

what a fun/terrifying experience. Too bad they don’t make 10 ft tall policemen anymore.

Julie Folkerts
Julie Folkerts
3 months ago

Here is my feedback story – the Plains of Colorado. Thanks.

David Godin
David Godin
3 months ago
Reply to  Julie Folkerts

I’ve often wondered how our kids were affected by our moves. You gave me a little insight. It seems even at an early age you were an old pro at moving.

Linda Peterson
Linda Peterson
3 months ago
Reply to  Julie Folkerts

Love this story, from the braces to the porcelain bowl.

Julie Folkerts
Julie Folkerts
3 months ago
Reply to  Linda Peterson

Thanks Linda!

David Godin
David Godin
3 months ago

The monster. The true story of the monster who took up temporary residence under my bed in the early 1960s, when I was about five.

Linda Peterson
Linda Peterson
3 months ago
Reply to  David Godin

Great Story!

Judy
Judy
3 months ago
Reply to  David Godin

David, I love your youthful stories. I can relate to this story, I think I knew that same monster. Maybe monsters can travel from state to state.

Lorna Deane
Lorna Deane
3 months ago

This is my story for August. Third episode in the series on Canada.

Betty Patterson
Betty Patterson
3 months ago

Another story of my childhood. Sorry, it is a little long.

Deborah Hunt Repp
Deborah Hunt Repp
3 months ago

Excellent compare and contrast story. I envy your youthful math abilities! The story flows smoothly with a worthy conclusion.

Betty Patterson
Betty Patterson
3 months ago

Thank you for your comments.

Nancy Archibald
Nancy Archibald
3 months ago

This is a story about a major change in my life. It is a part of a larger story.

JOHN ROCHE
JOHN ROCHE
3 months ago

I hope this is just a chapter (Never mind. I just read your comment). Lotsa unanswered questions…..previous parental relationship….new job…..new apartment……Jim (doesn’t sound completely finished).
Liked “inspecting a prized horse.” I had a ’69 Nova with a slant 6 engine. Although I got lucky on more than one occasion in the back seat, I never considered it a sports car.

David Godin
David Godin
3 months ago

A great story about new beginnings. Unexpected help in the form of a new car. A new place to live, and uncertainty.

Linda Peterson
Linda Peterson
3 months ago

Yet another story from my book. Although a little long, I hope you enjoy it.

Judy
Judy
3 months ago
Reply to  Linda Peterson

Good story Linda. I want more.

JOHN ROCHE
JOHN ROCHE
3 months ago
Reply to  Linda Peterson

Good thriller Linda. Obviously milling is not for the faint of body or heart.

David Godin
David Godin
3 months ago
Reply to  Linda Peterson

A great story highlighting the danger in the logging business.
Question: You said he had no sons, then mentioned your dad putting Mike to work. Was Mike a nickname for a girl?

Linda Peterson
Linda Peterson
3 months ago
Reply to  David Godin

Yes. My second oldest sister’s name was Michaela Jo, but other than when my parents were upset with her, she was always “Mike.” Thanks.

Nancy Archibald
Nancy Archibald
3 months ago
Reply to  Linda Peterson

Your family story shows how difficult it was to make a living at the mill; full of risks and accidents. Your story is well told.

Linda Peterson
Linda Peterson
3 months ago

Thank you.

Norma Beasley
Norma Beasley
3 months ago

Hello Life Writers.My story for August is titled “A Sanctuary.” Have you thought of life in this way? Enjoy.

Judy
Judy
3 months ago
Reply to  Norma Beasley

I loved how your story outlined your blessings. The little things that give you joy and contentment. I can relate to many of the same.

JOHN ROCHE
JOHN ROCHE
3 months ago
Reply to  Norma Beasley

I almost forgot…….did you get Patricia’s permission to use a cliche in the first paragraph?

Norma Beasley
Norma Beasley
3 months ago
Reply to  JOHN ROCHE

Cliche? I stated the truth!!!!!!!

JOHN ROCHE
JOHN ROCHE
3 months ago
Reply to  Norma Beasley

Let’s just say parallel. I would have to customize a few items to Roche-a-size my story.

David Godin
David Godin
3 months ago
Reply to  Norma Beasley

A very powerful and telling opening statement “During the early part of my life, I had to live in someone else’s home. As a toddler and maturing teen, I had no choice”
I gather you are a person who truly enjoys her independence, and a sanctuary under your control.

Nancy Archibald
Nancy Archibald
3 months ago
Reply to  Norma Beasley

Your story helps me get to know you better. Thanks for the peek into your life. I enjoy gardening as well.

Linda Peterson
Linda Peterson
3 months ago
Reply to  Norma Beasley

I do indeed! Great descriptions!

JOHN ROCHE
JOHN ROCHE
3 months ago

As many of you know, I’ve started a new segment called “SHORTIES.” These are mostly what Patricia would call small s tales. The events have a point of interest. But the entire story is just not worth telling. Or it just might be a small s story. Since I haven’t produced a masterpiece lately, I’ve put together a Shorties trilogy for my submission this month.

Team me up with anyone.

Deborah Hunt Repp
Deborah Hunt Repp
3 months ago
Reply to  JOHN ROCHE

Great snippets, as always. They cheer me up and make me laugh.

Judy
Judy
3 months ago
Reply to  JOHN ROCHE

John, you never disappoint. Loved Georgie’s “water” saying. Your shorties are good-an-at. Another Pittsburghese saying.

David Godin
David Godin
3 months ago
Reply to  JOHN ROCHE

My favorite was the story about your dad. Yogi Berra ain’t got nothin on him. I wondered how I might write about my own mom and I think I will steal your “shortees’ idea.

Nancy Archibald
Nancy Archibald
3 months ago
Reply to  JOHN ROCHE

Story #1 – I watched Chicago on Youtube. The song brought back memories, but I had never noticed the lyrics until today. The lyrics remind me of when I tried to stay away when working shiftwork. 5 am was the worst time. It’s great to look back at these bands I took for granted, thinking they would always be here and the band members would never grow old. Story #2 – I loved how you described your dad. What a great guy. Story #3 – Interesting. Just to let you know – you can get tickets to Bruce Springsteen tomorrow… Read more »

Linda Peterson
Linda Peterson
3 months ago
Reply to  JOHN ROCHE

Is there not a market for these “shorties?” They are a stitch!

David Godin
David Godin
4 months ago

A second story, this one under 750 words. The story was in response to a first Tuesday prompt, write about a dream. I gave the story the title “The Nachtraum”, which is german for Night Dream, or more literally, Night Space, or Night Place, or Night Room. Nachtraum sounds so much cooler than night dreams, maybe because it sounds vaguely sinister, like the title of a horror movie.

Deborah Hunt Repp
Deborah Hunt Repp
3 months ago
Reply to  David Godin

What an interesting dream and household. Carry on Dr. Godin.

David Godin
David Godin
3 months ago

Thanks, I think? But the only doctoring I’ve done is Band-Aids and sliver removal.

Judy
Judy
3 months ago
Reply to  David Godin

Interesting dream David. I’d love to try and decipher that one.

David Godin
David Godin
3 months ago
Reply to  Judy

I hope ro never understand that dream

Nancy Archibald
Nancy Archibald
3 months ago
Reply to  David Godin

I bet you were glad when you woke up from that dream. I like the way you describe how dreams don’t last. I also like the second theory about dreams. If dreams have any use at all, it would be good if they can create a perspective to highlight something going on in our lives.
I am glad you didn’t delve into why your son was left frozen at the curb in your interpretation. I like your thoughts about throwing things away.

David Godin
David Godin
3 months ago

I didn’t wake up thinking the dream was horrible. I was more amused by it.

David Godin
David Godin
4 months ago

I can’t believe I’m the first to post an August story. This one, a story about my introduction to personal computers, breaks the 750 word limit, but I don’t know how to shorten it just yet. And Nancy Archibald is to blame for this for triggering my memory with her computer story.

Nancy Archibald
Nancy Archibald
3 months ago
Reply to  David Godin

Thanks for your story, David. They really threw you into the thick of things. It’s a wonder what a couple of beers, a computer manual and a few weeks of hard work can come up with.

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