Author: musevassal

On Tough Guys

I was terrorized by so-called tough guys for much of my younger life. In my elementary school days, it was not a problem. I was with the same kids right from first grade. I had my little circle, and my idiosyncrasies were accepted by my classmates. But I was in a French immersion elementary program … Continue reading On Tough Guys →

Hedda and Lance: a Love Story – part five

by Balls Malone contents read part four Hedda was sitting down to another of her lunch dates with Rupert Cornelius, acclaimed glamour and fashion photographer. They were seated in the patio of Maurice’s Grill, under the pleasant shade of palm fronds swaying overhead in the warm breeze.Hedda was very pleased. Maurice’s Grill was just about … Continue reading Hedda and Lance: a Love Story – part five →

oracle

So this is modern life. What wonders. Peer into your phone. The modern Oracle. This is what we live for now. But... If nothing is meaningful without transposition into pixels and code, then how can I have meaning? Take that selfie. There you are. Ones and zeros in dots of light. That's better. Now you're … Continue reading oracle →

A Pirate are Ye?

Say! Those are some swell tattoos. So, you're a pirate, huh? Cut your teeth sailing the high seas, raping your way across the Caribbean in search of Spanish gold? No. Have you even been on a sailing vessel? Again with the no. Then I suppose it could be said that all your tattoos of pirate … Continue reading A Pirate are Ye? →

Hedda and Lance: a Love Story – part four

by Balls Malone contents read part three In the club still. The Purple Onion. Hedda was dancing with Lance and fellow model, Ariana. Rupert Cornelius, acclaimed glamour and fashion photographer, was hanging back in the cut taking pictures with his phone, watching them get frisky. After some time, all four of them were together in … Continue reading Hedda and Lance: a Love Story – part four →

What your zodiac sign says about you:

You enjoy reading vague generalities about your personality. You are special and unique, except in comparison to the 1/12 of the population that you are exactly alike. One time you stubbed your toe and it really hurt. You feel strongly about many of the people in your life, but sometimes get frustrated with them. Because … Continue reading What your zodiac sign says about you: →

Hedda & Lance: a Love Story – part three

by Balls Malone contents  read part two Hedda eased back into the Mercedes' well-worn, custom leather front passenger seat and let the warm, night sea air bathe her through the open window. The joint she had just shared with the car's other two occupants was sitting marvelously with the light dinner she had allowed herself. … Continue reading Hedda & Lance: a Love Story – part three →