fourleafsoul
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The Lake Behind the House
There was always something about the lake behind the house that made me curious. We lived in Howard County, Maryland in a beautiful home built by my dad. There was a playground in the yard, a huge sycamore tree with a surrounding garden, and that damned lake in the distance. My dad, Lou met my mom, Lyla when he was 19. My mom was only 16, but it was the love of music that brought them together. My dad played the trumpet, and my mom had the voice of an angel. When my mom turned 18, she left home so she and my dad could travel the world. From 1974 – 1976, they performed at talent shows and hot spots in major cities. In August 1976, they released a cassette featuring their hit song “By the Sea.” It was a song of love lost at sea. When I heard the song for the first time it was chilling because my parents always loved each other. I couldn’t tell if the song was metaphorical or just as a simple as the title. Either way, the cassette earned buzz but never made it globally, which was never an issue because that one cassette and show earnings allowed my dad to build their dream home. By 1977, the house stood two stories high with a basement, five bedrooms, a den, and a kitchen so big three families could eat at once. I was born in 1991, fourteen years after the last stone was laid. I wondered why they ever needed a home that big. I mean, it was only the three of us and before me only the two of them! It seemed ridiculous but I was thankful. My parents were the greatest, so they deserved everything they wanted and more. We lived a great life. They always called me their blessing.
By fourleafsoul3 years ago in Fiction
Cuddles Covered in Fur
So, let me start by introducing my little guy, Franco, a shih-poo with the attitude of an old man but the energy of a toddler. He’s named after James Franco, being as though “Pineapple Express” is one of my favorite movies. I didn’t have a name in mind before picking him up, but upon arrival it seemed fitting, so we went with it. I mean, I went with it, it’s not like he had much say in the decision. Okay, so now that we’ve moved pass that confessional, let me tell you why this little guy is such a gem.
By fourleafsoul3 years ago in Petlife