Sam

"I go to visit an old friend while at home on Winter break"

My hands are shaking as I drive out to his trailer on the county line. Breathing deeply, telling my inner Casey what a foolish thing I'm doing, but not heeding my own advice. Taking one last deep breath and walking...

I Hate Christmas

"Melissa was having fun, and all I could do, was watch with embarrassment."

I hate Christmas and always have. It’s one of those times of the year when everything becomes expensive, even the giving of gifts to loved ones. The alcohol seems expensive, Christmas parties emerge from every nook and cranny requiring taxis...