Submissions by jim brown
The Decoy
Story
I kept a decoy thorough life which reminds me of the Alviso of my youth.
10 mins
Words: 2001
Read Time: 10 mins
Read Time: 10 mins
When Going Gets Tough, Tough Get Going
Story
I fall into a fire and struggle to escape. Burne, I enter an adventure of new experiences.
24 mins
Words: 4879
Read Time: 24 mins
Read Time: 24 mins
Lead With Your Right Foot
Story
I accompany friends who are climbers to the base camp of Mount Winchell in California. I'm not a climber and just want to hike up with them to the base. Instead I'm coaxed to climb the mountain.
23 mins
Words: 4649
Read Time: 23 mins
Read Time: 23 mins
Peace Corps Catch 22
Story
In the Peace Corps a Milo Mindbender character corners the chicken and beer market.
14 mins
Words: 2883
Read Time: 14 mins
Read Time: 14 mins
The First Ski Trip
Story
Unexpectedly admitted to college, I go on an introductory ski club introduction trip.
5 mins
Words: 1195
Read Time: 5 mins
Read Time: 5 mins
The Most Beautiful Woman in Borneo
Story
Young Peace 0corps Volunteer becomes bedeviled by Borneo woman
26 mins
Words: 5219
Read Time: 26 mins
Read Time: 26 mins
Assessor's Estimated Value of Castle in Silicone Valley
Story
I estimate the assessed value of a property baron's castle in Santa Clara County, California. The owner contacts me and threatens to appeal but we reach a deal on one additional condition.
27 mins
Words: 5566
Read Time: 27 mins
Read Time: 27 mins
THE OREGON TRAIL
Story
No one can understand why I left the perfect job, including me, to work in a hostile environment.
19 mins
Words: 3959
Read Time: 19 mins
Read Time: 19 mins