A Futile attempt to unravel Americana ... |
When I was a child I had a red tricycle. I've told this story in my blog Vertago.. I rode this tricycle up and down the sidewalk. I'd count the sections of the pavement. On a warm sunny day, I had an encounter.. I was passing the Staza house on my tricycle. Bernadette Staza ran out in front of me naked. She was about my age. I spun my tricycle around and peddled as fast as I could. Bernadette ran after me. I peddled past the Clap house and the Delanie house. I jumped off the tricycle in the driveway to my house. Bernadette continued her pursuit. I could hear my mother shouting, "Get over here!" Bernadette hugged me and I shoved her. Marcella grabbed her younger sister. Marcella was wearing a one piece bathing suit. My mother grabbed me by the arm and spanked me. She spanked me because I shoved Bernadette. I didn't cry, but felt a sense of relief. Reflections~ I've had various responses to this simple story. >>>>>>>>>>>>>Let me be clear, this is an innocent encounter. >>>>>>>>>>>>>My reaction was shock and I ran in panic. >>>>>>>>>>>>>I got three stars for this story.. - o V |