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Rock Star, Jr.
Dad’s a rock star. You know the type. Wild hair. Leather pants. Naked-lady tattoos. He’s never around for any father-and-son stuff, always away on some sold-out stadium tour.
For my 12th birthday, he gave me one of his old Gibsons. He didn’t have time to show me any chords, so I taught myself. I’ve been practicing every day.
He’s coming home after six months on the road, and I can’t wait for him to hear all the amazing riffs I’ve learned.
Because even if he doesn’t think a son deserves his attention, he’s got to appreciate a fellow musician, right?
From Guest Contributor Lori Cramer
Her Biggest Regret
She had an ex-boyfriend named Carl. She regretted him more than those leather pants or that weekend trip to Trenton. He was her worst mistake in a lifetime of blunders.
Carl still stalked her intermittently. She always knew when he was nearby because of the hamburger wrappers in her stairwell. These occasions should probably have frightened her more than they did, but she knew Carl was essentially harmless. He had a hard time with letting go.
Years later she realized that she had never actually broken up with Carl. He wasn't stalking her. He simply thought they were still dating.
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