Sean Johnson
Bio
Writer of short stories, poetry, and articles in the pop culture and lifestyle categories.
Stories (6/0)
Divided Future
The eight consecutive days of bright blue, cloudless skies and scorching heat were finally broken by a morning of ponderous gray clouds. That should have provided a welcome respite from the unrelenting sun, but instead it ushered in the fresh hell of falling bombs.
By Sean Johnson3 years ago in Fiction
Fair Winds, Fair Game
Dave stared bitterly as the 44-foot white and blue Catalina sailboat tacked toward the horizon taking his future with it. Fighting back tears, he turned away and began the long walk back to his car. He and Reilly had been competitors for many years, but Dave always viewed their relationship as a friendly rivalry. Until now. He never imagined that Reilly would resort to such petty trickery to beat him, but there had never been this much money on the line before.
By Sean Johnson3 years ago in Humans
Historic Long Island
Montauk. The Hamptons. Even casual consumers of pop culture are familiar with these iconic Long Island locales. Film fans will recall passing references in blockbuster movies like Jaws as well as important scenes in Something's Gotta Give and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Sitcom audiences will remember celebrated episodes of Seinfeld and Friends. Those who prefer their TV soapy and dramatic may be more familiar with Revenge and The Affair. Celebrity watchers know that actors, musicians, athletes, and media personalities including Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce, Paul Simon, Eli Manning, and Martha Stewart are frequent visitors and part-time residents of towns in the area.
By Sean Johnson3 years ago in FYI
On Parenting and the Loss of a Pet
Two days before Thanksgiving we had to euthanize Jerry, our twelve-year-old gray tabby. He was diagnosed with lung cancer last March, so we were both lucky and happy to have him with us for as long as we did. That said, I'd been struggling with his absence in ways that I haven't with other losses, both human and animal.
By Sean Johnson3 years ago in Petlife
