books – Shocked in the Suburbs

Kona Poems

I also dabbled in writing poetry. A local group held weekly readings in a small coffee shop. They called their group “Kona Poems.” I’d taken a college course on Geoffery Chaucer and his hilarious (and, some would say, deeply religious) Canterbury Tales. I decided to go and try my skills with the locals. The venueContinue reading “Kona Poems”

Going On Record

I shared my account of my arrest, the same one I had sent to McMurphree, with Mr. Phycks. Just as he had asked for the day he took over my case before Judge Judgeson, Mr. Fix had been granted a “Probable Cause” hearing. It was the greatest thing I could have hoped for. In effect,Continue reading “Going On Record”

Cervantes Testimony

“Please bring in the next witness, Bailiff” said the Judge. “Mr. Underbred, you may return to the witness room.” “The next witness is Deputy Eduardo Cervantes” announced the Bailiff. Deputy Cervantes took the stand, and I recognized him as the deputy who arrived on a motorcycle. He was also the one who spoke to meContinue reading “Cervantes Testimony”