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Humble Hankerings...

and a new direction.

By Lamar WigginsPublished 7 months ago Updated 7 months ago 1 min read
Top Story - November 2023
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Humble Hankerings...
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Written for the MacKenzie Davis "I'd read your grocery list" Challenge. Find all the details below.

June 19th 4:20 pm, Whole Foods Market

ground beef certified Angus (meatloaf monday)

cilantro soapy and vibrant (taco tuesday)

apples Granny Smith forever💖 (waldorf wednesday)

bay leaves unique and necessary (thermador thursday)

boneless chicken breasts thighs saucy comfort (fricassee friday)

nori plentiful, like the ocean itself (sushi saturday)

chocolate & strawberries (sensual sunday)

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June 26th 4:20 pm local pharmacy.

Neosporin itchy rug burns

Advil hellacious hangover

shelled walnuts omega 3s

Franks Red Hot a fire bath for the tongue🔥

PLAN-B conception delayed

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June 28th, 4:20 pm, walmart curbside pickup

'Congratulations' card jenny's graduation

flash drive 64mb unfortunate revelations 😡

ritz peanut butter crackers they make me happy

pringles (sour cream & onion...only) they make me happy

gummy bears I need them

6 medium cardboard boxes

duct tape

hair dye (blond)

roadmap to anywhere but here

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June 30th, 4:20 pm, 200 hundred miles away in another state, gas station.

freedom,

regret?

annulment!

lifesavers original any kind

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About the Creator

Lamar Wiggins

Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, mystery, true crime, horror, humor, fantasy and poetry. Take a chance, you'll be thoroughly entertained.

"Life is Love Experienced" -LW

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  • ROCK 7 months ago

    "Roadmap to anywhere". I appreciate your unique take on Mackenzie's challenge!

  • Real Poetic7 months ago

    “PLAN-B conception delayed” Lmao I literally choked on my water! This is sooo relatable. 🤣🤣 Thank you for the laugh and congratulations! 🎉 🩵

  • Mackenzie Davis7 months ago

    Ooh, very nice! "Lifesavers, any kind" love that ending! Wonderful entry, Lamar, and congrats on Top Story!!

  • I love fresh bananas. They effortlessly peel open.LOL.

  • Caroline Jane7 months ago

    This is such fun and a cultural tour de force - fascinating and has me smiling at the ending - lifesavers - any kind ha ha ha!!!

  • Kristen Balyeat7 months ago

    Fantastic list, Lammar! This was such a great piece! I knew exactly what was going on as I read through each new list. Loved the little descriptions next to each item and your last lines were brilliant!! Bravo!

  • Cathy holmes7 months ago

    Congrats on the TS.

  • Gerald Holmes7 months ago

    I had a feeling this would make Top Story. Congrats

  • Tiffany Gordon 7 months ago

    This was amusing! 😁Congrats on your TOP STORY Lamar!🎉

  • Reading this reminded me about how even the most mundane things in life--like a grocery list--can help someone understand the point in life someone is at. The lighthearted take on this kind of poetry is lovely. Puts a smile on my face. Thanks making this.

  • Donna Fox (HKB)7 months ago

    This was fun!! I love the side commentary to each item! The twist at the end was unexpected, but I love that it didn't feel like a sad thing. Nicely done Lamar!

  • Heather Hubler7 months ago

    Congratulations on Top Story!!

  • Gerald Holmes7 months ago

    Love it. The twist at the end was perfect.

  • I'm a tad confused. The second date, was it supposed to be July? Now I have a hankering for Pringles! I loved your take on this challenge!

  • Grz Colm7 months ago

    I have a terrible sweet tooth so I loved how all the sweets, gummi bears and lifesavers seemed like an absolute necessity for this individual! Fun list with a few twist! Great work Lamar. 😁

  • Babs Iverson7 months ago

    Fabulous list!!! Loving it!!!💕❤️❤️

  • Ah Lamar, I never took you for that kind of guy! (Just in case your wondering, blondes don't necessarily have more fun. I can testify to that.)

  • Mother Combs7 months ago

    Great list

  • Mark Gagnon7 months ago

    Started at Whole Foods and ended at Love's Truck Stop with an interlude in Walmart. You covered all the bases.

  • Jay Kantor7 months ago

    "Original" Mizz U'z 'j'

  • Heather Hubler7 months ago

    Wow! You really rose to the occasion for this one. Each list told its own part of the story. I loved it!

  • Cathy holmes7 months ago

    Well that works downhill fast! Well done.

  • Donna Renee7 months ago

    This is unique, Lamar! It’s like a mini mystery in list form.

  • Paul Stewart7 months ago

    Wow, love this. So much going on in such a clever way. This felt like the end of a relationship and wanting to change identity and escape almost!

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