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Hump Day Crush: That First Valentine’s Day Heartbreak

She was the new girl that year and I was immediately smitten. Swarthy skin, long black hair and dark eyes with such a spark in them… Of course, I had no conscious appreciation for such things it being thrid grade … Continue reading

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Hump Day Crush: Ten Years, Plus Another Five

May of this year marks fifteen years since my high school graduation. As anyone who even casually reads here knows, high school played a large role in setting the groundwork for who I am now. That all became very clear … Continue reading

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Hump Day Crush: Those First Moments

That first time she walks in through the door and catches your eye. Maybe you’ve seen her before, she seems familiar, doesn’t she? Or maybe not. It makes no difference. This is the first time you’ve seen her quite… like… … Continue reading

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Hump Day Crush: The Prom (Part V)

The trip up had been a little frustrating. Nerves were wracked while we prepared. The prom itself was lovely. The first night ended in a missed opportunity. The second day found that opportunity realized as I had my first real … Continue reading

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Hump Day Crush: The Prom (Part IV)

June 5th of 1992 was by far one of the most insanely adventurous and potential-filled days of my life up to that point. I was hundreds of miles from home on a weekend-long double date that kicked off with a … Continue reading

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