Category: Without a Tether

• Chapter 10: June 11, 1980

  I dressed up nice, and made sure that I shaved my face pristinely.  No nicks, no spots of stubble.  In the mirror I looked as childlike as I had in…

  

• Chapter 9: June 6, 1980

  Right now both of my parents, all four of my grandparents, and I are all alive in some form or another.  My hope, even if it is just stolen glances…

  

• Chapter 8: May 27, 1980

  Today was strange, even given everything I’ve been through these past 6 months. It was bizarre! I got up early, and got ready.  Since I got my job in the…

  

• Chapter 7: May 26, 1980

  I just drove Melanie back to Logan Airport.  I’m definitely in trouble, because this weekend didn’t show us how far apart we were, but reaffirmed how much we enjoy each…

  

• Chapter 6: May 22, 1980

  I’m mostly settled in my apartment. I have furniture, I’ve been able to get some new clothes, and a job.  I’m working in at a Market Basket in the deli…

• Chapter 5: April 2, 1980

  I arrived in Massachusetts a week and a half ago. After I left Destin, I drove up to Myrtle Beach and spent a night.  Over the course of that first…