The first draft of this short story was written when I was a teenager. (Do NOT ask for dates. Not a good move, that.)
My friend, Kay Springsteen, a most talented author and delightful person, recently challenged me to look back through my early writing. I seem to recall some words about a learning experience, but she also said there might be some gems hidden away in them thar files. Well, she was right. Thanks, Kay.
Cheers,
Vivian