What makes a person a friend? My daughter has a little playmate, another little girl her age. Let’s call the other little girl Nancy. They are the same height and they were born about a month apart. They see each other once a week if they are lucky, since we all have busy schedules, butContinue reading “What Makes A Person A Friend?”
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Sunday Driver
I was driving to Savvy’s cousin’s 2nd birthday party, which was being held at her grandma’s house, and even though it’s a short drive, I’m running late and trying to hurry. The speed limits on the streets between here and there are pretty moderate, but for some reason traffic was a little backed up. UpContinue reading “Sunday Driver”
Primary Target Chapter 2
The date on this post might be confusing, but that’s because I went back and edited an old post so it wouldn’t appear in anyone’s notifications, the way a new post would. You Inner Circle folks will have to tell me what the best way to do this is. Maybe just email the chapters toContinue reading “Primary Target Chapter 2”
Friday the 13th
Well, I guess I made it through another Friday the 13th okay…. unless… unless I’m already DEAD!!! In which case, am I in heaven or hell? The Rays are doing terrible… The Bucs are doing terrible… The USF Bulls are doing terrible… Business as usual. I’m alive.
I’m A Beautiful Princess!
“I’m a beautiful princess!” “I’m a beautiful princess!” “I’m… I’m a beautiful princess!” “I’m a beautiful princess!!!” “I’m a beautiful princess!” “I’m a beautiful princess!” “I’m a beautiful princess!!!” Somebody got new pajamas tonight. “I’m a beautiful princess!!!” “I’m a beautiful princess!!!” “I’m a beautiful princess!!!” They’re princess pajamas. “I’mContinue reading “I’m A Beautiful Princess!”
Princess Movies
As the father of a 3 1/2 year old girl, I have had occasion to watch my fair share of princess animated movies. Originally, “Snow White” was a favorite. You know the old classic Disney one where she dies from the poison apple and when the prince kisses her she awakens. savvy liked singing theContinue reading “Princess Movies”
John Lennon, The Beatles, and Savvy’s Feet In Diamonds
Maybe John Lennon wasn’t full of crap after all. When people said the title of one of the Beatles songs, “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” was a reference to the drug LSD, he denied it. But since the Beatles were said to be experimenting with drugs at the time, a lot of people didn’tContinue reading “John Lennon, The Beatles, and Savvy’s Feet In Diamonds”
Chapter 2
In our 2nd Chapter, tragedy unfolds as the doctors give the new parents terrible news, and Savvy begins a life and death struggle to live through her first week. Lights! Camera! Action! Savvy Stores Chapter 2 is a rollercoaster ride you will never forget, and it’s ALL TRUE. You will cry. You willContinue reading “Chapter 2”
Pen Names, Alter Egos, and Other Pretend Identities
If I ever write under a pen name or other name… I might want a place for people to go to know for sure it was really me (so if it does well I’d get credit). Here are a few alter egos and pretend writer identities that are still me: David Duanes Jessica McClintock ThoseContinue reading “Pen Names, Alter Egos, and Other Pretend Identities”
Savvy Stories Blog – an introduction
Every kid does funny stuff, whether it’s asking innocent questions out loud to strangers (“Is that his butt?”) or a toddler attempting to play hopscotch on the paver stones of the mall sidewalk while you’re trying to rush to a store, a baby wanting to see how many toys will float in the dog’s waterContinue reading “Savvy Stories Blog – an introduction”