To The Crying Girl Who Made Me Think (Excerpt from “My Little Book of Essays”)

I wrote this quite a few years back (maybe 16 years ago, maybe a little more) and never really got around to getting it to where I wanted it. As I was working on some things tonight I came across it again and thought that maybe I’d pass it along.

Just so you know… I wrote the original part of this on the plane and gave it to the girl after I collected my luggage. When I got home I sat down at my desk and did my best to reconstruct the letter. I think it is pretty close to what I originally wrote, but I can’t be certain of that fact. And, since that time I have often wondered if she ever read it, or if it helped her at all. I hope it did. And, if it did not… well, I know it helped me. And, maybe, just maybe, for some of you… it might help, as well.

For All The Lovers Out There (Excerpt from the short story “The Absence of Tomorrow”)

Excerpt from “The Absence of Tomorrow”

by Senator Brett

She ran into the kitchen and breathlessly asked him, “How… why… do you love me?” And, it stopped him cold.

He turned and looked at her, her face softened by the glow of the amber light. “Why?” he asked. “How, you ask?” And then he paused and added

The Introduction of the Tuckas (Excerpt from Children’s Book)

I’ve been asked several times to better explain the Tuckas after the last excerpt, so here is a portion of the book from before the last post. It happens earlier in the book and lightly explains what the Tuckas are, and how they relate to the story. There’s more, but this should suffice.

The Introduction of the Tuckas (Excerpt from Children’s Book)

by Senator Brett

The rain was pouring as they climbed up the hillside. It was so fast and furious that the three of them could barely see the path and so they took their time, one step at a time, for they were fearful that

The Cave Part I (Excerpt from Children’s Book)

This is an excerpt from the children’s book that I’m working on, from time-to-time. Hope you enjoy. Again, I don’t edit or proof-read so there will be mistakes. Just comment and let me know. 🙂 Also, this is mid-book… so just keep that in mind. The book doesn’t begin this way. 

-Senator Brett

The Cave Part I

They went hand-in-hand (or in some cases, hand-in-hoof) further down into the cave until it got so dark that Tessa and Levi could not see anything at all. “I’m scared,” whispered Levi.

“I am, too,” Tessa whispered back. They took another few careful steps before

TOTD – Do You Love Like I Do?!

Thought of the Day – Do You Love Like I Do?!

by Senator Brett

I once heard someone say, “Love is never having to say that you’re sorry.”

And it got me to thinking…

TOTD – You’re Not Supposed to Feed the Animals?!

Thought of the Day – You’re Not Supposed to Feed the Animals?!

by Senator Brett

The other night, while on a first dinner date, we had just finished up the main course when the girl mentioned that

TOTD – I’m Part of the Screen Actors Guild?!

Thought of the Day – I’m Part of the Screen Actors Guild?!

by Senator Brett

The other night I went out on a first date with an absolutely drop-dead gorgeous woman. I mean, she was

TOTD – Can She Come With Even More Red Flags?!

Thought of the Day – Can She Come With Even More Red Flags?!

by Senator Brett

Anytime that I am out-and-about on the town and I happen to notice a really hot chick who is totally trashed and smoking like a chimney stack I think to myself,

TOTD – God’s Special Doucebag?!

I’m back, bitches! I hope y’all haven’t missed me too much. I’m kidding… I hope that y’all missed me like crazy mad! 🙂

TOTD – Do I Get Good Things Confused With Bad Things?!

It seems I’m having less thoughts these days… hence, the fewer of these random and pointless TOTD’s. But, here’s one for ya… on a gloomy Friday.

Thought of the Day – Do I Get Good Things Confused With Bad Things?!

by Senator Brett

I don’t know if I am correctly understanding the general sentiment of the “awareness” day that we are having today… but, does International Women’s Day mean that I’m supposed to only hit on women from other countries?! I mean, because if that’s what all the hubbub is about…