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Laurie's avatar

A fictional story with sadly more than a bit of truth. Yikes!

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Yes, these are the fictionalized accounts of that old reality. I keep tinkering with how to collect them all together.

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Mary Burt's avatar

Your story took me right into a public school where the kids are raging out of control. After reading, I felt like I was recovering from a sucker punch. The piece you wrote about your cousin using you as a punching bag (kicking bag?) on his quest for martial arts glory had the same visceral impact.

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Thanks Mary. The rural life is tough. It's why we have a criminal for a president. The rot runs deep. Thanks for reading!

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Jo Burns's avatar

School experiences can be traumatic. Very much realism in this story. Thanks fir telling and great story to help us recall nit all experiences are good. But, all experiences inform who we are. Watch thise steps and never run on ice!

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