http://slow.writerscafe.org/thutchval The original writings of author Tim H en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776029620 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 The Golden Rule AddendumDo unto othersAs you wouldHave themDo unto you;…Unless,...Unless you areA Masochist.Then just leave everybodyThe hell alone;Including yourself. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/460373/         Marty spent the morning as usual nursing a cup of coffee at the coffee shop after Olaf dropped him off. Olaf said he was working for some movie set construction on the other side of the island. They were always shooting some movie or a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/460368/ …     Olaf wore his tool belt, Marty held a clipboard and Riso wore Olaf’s hardhat. Riso’s head looked like the clapper in a bell. Looking as official as possible the three paraded past the lobby. Marty looked at the sushi menu clippe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/460365/ …     Marty awoke with a small screw embedded in his cheek. He felt a little bent because he had to kind of spoon with various acetylene tanks and toolboxes. Well at least he was dry the rain pelted the van off and on through the night. Marty wok.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/460363/ …     “Where were you? I had to cover your shift,” Marty asked.      “That son of a b***h dumped me out on the H1. We need some damn wheels. How are we going to do this job taking goddamn buses all over the.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/460361/ 32. When the CRAP Hit the Fan      The Mexican army mobilized on the Mexican side decided that the party would be fun and what the hell the whole thing kind of made sense. The conventions continued on both sides of the border and in Spanish, Engl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/456726/ 31. After Party     The convention ended in a party. People from San Diego, Chula Vista, San Ysidro and National City met at the Mexican border and tore down the separating wall. In San Diego the crowd danced until dawn to mariachi music and MetroSkrapi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/456723/ A father's advice to a son before the son's wedding http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/455397/ 30. Exit Strategy      Having suffered the indignity of having to listen to the proceedings broadcast from loudspeakers standing outside of the Convention Center still nursing the lump on his head only to be served his divorce papers in front of .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/453925/ 28. Lights, Camera…Anarchy!      The streets moved like a freshly kicked hive. The Governor and the little entourage of political cronies stood fitfully in line for the general admission or observation tickets. No amount of political sway .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/453923/ 27. Paiges of History      The Governor called in a couple of favors and had the chauffer pull into a harbor parking lot. After a brief wait a man came up to the car spoke to the chauffer. The two men went to the trunk of the limo and pulled a co.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/453922/ 26. Assessment      Jordan sank into the chair with the telegram in hand. His head fell to into his hands and he began to sob giving an audible acknowledgement to the presents of grief. Kirsten came out of the kitchen. She had never seen a man cr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/453920/  25. While My Back as Turned      Curtis made it to the rendezvous as designed. A Hum-Vee meet him and escorted him into the base, they drive by miles of cars waiting with cameras, camcorders, binoculars and the occasional telescope. All a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/453919/ 24. Cut and Run      When is a painting finished? Running a con is a lot like that. You got to know when it is over. So far the California Republic for All the People has in its coffers over eighty million dollars. The thing is with a con the l.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/453769/ 23. A Cad Telephone USSR Vet      General Coleman circled Edwards Air Force Base once before he landed. The General had the Pre-convention Coverage on the small TV he carried with him. The General made notes and occasionally got out his wooden .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/453766/ 22. San Diego Entropy Airport      Charlie Walters clicked on his mike, “We’re going to need a lot of back up. They are everywhere. Bring all the vans you got.” Charlie had over four years in the TSA, which made him a veteran;.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/453764/ 21. 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Men in business suits gazed across the tops of their Wall Street Journals to follow her progress. Vene.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/452158/ 11. The Woodwork     Wendell’s downtown Constitutional Convention Office perched on the 10th floor of the high rise. He had a commanding view of the Coronado Bridge and the boats in the harbor. He smiled at the reflection of himself in his desk; I.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/443558/ 10. What a Grape Can Do      Liam left his apartment around midnight, fully packed and loaded for all eventualities. First he would make a stop by Kirsten's car and then he would head to San Diego. He read all the manuals and knew the procedures... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/443551/ 9. Cause without a Rebel      The band filed past the curtain and headed for the dressing rooms. Fans clamored for their attention and received none. Jordan followed last. The cries of the crowd swelled as he hurried past. Jordan dressed in jeans.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/443549/ 8. Dance with the Devil     Paige stood in front of the mirror swishing her hips one way and then the other. Her hands patted and tucked at the bra that wrapped and presented her ample breasts like a red bow on a bouquet. Pleased with what she saw, Paig.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/443547/ Off the coast in San Diego during the summer months an algae bloom often occurs. The bloom is non toxic to humans but in large concentrations can deplete the oxygen available to fish. A night it is the source of spectacular beauty. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/442879/      Marty opened the shop a little early; he did some research with some of the books in the store and organized the equipment he was going to borrow from Alan. He had everything he needed put together in a little “Hello Kitty” fanny pack he found in the back room. W.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/439099/ Meet Liam and Kirten http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/438276/ Curtis fires up the base. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/438272/ Introducing General Coleman http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/438266/      One week after Marty’s commitment to crime, Marty and Riso sat with their donuts nursing their coffee and watching the tourists on the street. “So, Marty, you figure out how we are going to steal the cash out of one of these stores?”   &nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/437897/ It is a real interview, he is a real archeologist and really is working a dig in Hawaii http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/thutchval/437814/ A boy's spiritual exploration leads to some unexpected results. 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