Columbia, South Carolina - August 15, 2024 - An excerpt from the "Keith" Chapter: I hadn't seen Keith for a couple of months and thought about stopping to talk about these fascinating trees with him. But just as I was about to come up beside him, I thought better of it and kept going. I'm not even sure if he recognized me, as I didn't look back. "How freaking ironic," I said to myself. Just like Keith's novel, our relationship was its own dystopian tale with an ending nobody would like. And when the path veered away from the river, away from the shade, I remember thinking, "That's real life." 💖
I found out early in life that good people bring you happiness while not-so-good people teach you lessons, but this book focuses on the great ones who give you lasting memories.
In this collection of personal and lyrical short stories, you will learn how a nine-year-old girl, a pro football legend, a Fortune 500 CEO, a feisty old man, a country boy, a Puerto Rican logistics manager, a new hire from Santa Barbara, a college buddy, and a high school gym teacher taught me about dignity, compassion, loyalty, charisma, humility, selflessness, and so much more.
These non-fiction reflections combine elements of humor, poetry, essay, and memoir and serve as reminders that we are truly a result of what we learn from others. I extend my deepest appreciation and gratitude to everyone mentioned in this book as well as to those who will be honored in subsequent compilations. 💖💖💖
Trunks Art moved from Nampa, Idaho to Columbia, South Carolina in 2024 and has made this city his home and writing inspiration.
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