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.
Here is my story for August
what a fun/terrifying experience. Too bad they don’t make 10 ft tall policemen anymore.
Here is my feedback story – the Plains of Colorado. Thanks.
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.
Love this story, from the braces to the porcelain bowl.
Thanks Linda!
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.
Great Story!
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.
My story for August, fond memories of a five-year-olds experience that affected my life even to this day. Hope all enjoy, I did.
I really enjoyed this story. I didn’t get to experience the ocean until I was an adult and wish I could have seen it as a child. Your story shows the wonder and joy you experienced in the ocean.
I did note in one sentence you compared the Gulf side (Sarasota) beach to the Atlantic (Miami) beach but did not really fill in much about the Gulf beach. You stated the Atlantic sand was coarse and tan but you didn’t describe the color or consistency of the Sarasota sand (fine, white) or the gulf waves (gentle)
This is my story for August. Third episode in the series on Canada.
Another story of my childhood. Sorry, it is a little long.
Excellent compare and contrast story. I envy your youthful math abilities! The story flows smoothly with a worthy conclusion.
Thank you for your comments.
This is a story about a major change in my life. It is a part of a larger story.
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.
A great story about new beginnings. Unexpected help in the form of a new car. A new place to live, and uncertainty.
Yet another story from my book. Although a little long, I hope you enjoy it.
Good story Linda. I want more.
Good thriller Linda. Obviously milling is not for the faint of body or heart.
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?
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.
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.
Thank you.
Hello Life Writers.My story for August is titled “A Sanctuary.” Have you thought of life in this way? Enjoy.
Norma, beautifully written and so true. My home in Orlando was so much as you describe yours, brought tears to my eyes remembering what I had to leave behind when I was forced to sell my ‘home,’ my sanctuary, quite similar to yours, move to Atlanta, live on the 20th floor of a downtown condominium which offers beautiful view from my living of North Atlanta and North Georgia. Cherish every moment of your beautiful sanctuary.
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.
I almost forgot…….did you get Patricia’s permission to use a cliche in the first paragraph?
Cliche? I stated the truth!!!!!!!
Let’s just say parallel. I would have to customize a few items to Roche-a-size my story.
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.
Your story helps me get to know you better. Thanks for the peek into your life. I enjoy gardening as well.
I do indeed! Great descriptions!
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.
Great snippets, as always. They cheer me up and make me laugh.
John, you never disappoint. Loved Georgie’s “water” saying. Your shorties are good-an-at. Another Pittsburghese saying.
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.
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 »
Is there not a market for these “shorties?” They are a stitch!
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.
What an interesting dream and household. Carry on Dr. Godin.
Thanks, I think? But the only doctoring I’ve done is Band-Aids and sliver removal.
Interesting dream David. I’d love to try and decipher that one.
I hope ro never understand that dream
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.
I didn’t wake up thinking the dream was horrible. I was more amused by it.
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.
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.