Journeys of Life and Love
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The seven, very short, fictional stories in Journeys of Life and Love are a panoramic view of human relationships. The stories range from pure comic to light serious; each reflecting the positive and the negative aspects of human emotion.
Steven S Walsky
The writings of Steven S. Walsky have been described as a ‘voice of the urban South’ flavored by his travels; ‘a painter with words'. In addition to novels, his short stories range from serious views of life to pure whimsy. Steve’s poetry is primarily free verse and free form. New short stories, poetry, and both serious and humorous writing support items (painting with words) are posted on his Wordpress writing blog "Simplicity Lane". Steve has another WordPress blog, "Words to Love By"; inspirational thoughts on life and love as a Christian (personal quotes, poems, and photography). Steve can be reached through his two blogs, or directly at wordsbystevesw@gmail.com.
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Journeys of Life and Love - Steven S Walsky
Journeys of Life and Love
Seven short stories of life and love
By
Steven S. Walsky
Copyright 2016 by Steven S. Walsky
Smashwords Edition
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The short stories contained in Journeys of Life and Love are works of fiction; to include the events and the people participating in the stories.
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Camping With Donna
A person's trust is something that is earned, not presumed. I think it was the first time my best friend Donna and I went camping that taught me this and finally set our relationship.
When we pulled into the parking area Donna looked around and asked where the inn was.
This is a campground, a state park…no indoor facilities.
Wait...what do you mean no indoor facilities?
a tone of panic creeping into her voice, You mean no restaurant, but indoor plumbing, right?
If you want indoor plumbing you’ll have to find a cave.
You...you...you...
I got the ‘you’ part,
not going to let her off that easy.
DAVE, WHAT THE HELL KIND OF PLACE IS THIS!
A campground; tents, sleeping bags, campfires, roasting marshmallows, and you and me bonding.
Bonding my ass! When you said camping I thought summer camp camping, with buildings and such.
Have I ever let you down?
Yes!
Let me rephrase that, have I ever treated you badly?
YES!
Do you trust me?
Yes,
the shock broken, "You have to remember I’m from Connecticut. The closest I have ever come to sleeping in the woods was at a girl's summer camp; we had