Author Archives: Neal Locke

Thoughts on “The Breakfast”

Posted on August 30th, 2004 by Neal Locke

At the end of his breakfast experience, the narrator says that he knows “some of the reasons why it was pleasant,” but he doesn’t list anything specifically. What do you think is on his mind? Ever had a memory etched … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on “Flight”

Posted on August 23rd, 2004 by Neal Locke

One of the principal questions Steinbeck (speaking through the character of Emilio) raises in the short story, “Flight,” is this: When does a boy become a man? Pepe Torres obviously thinks he already is a man. Mama Torres thinks he … Continue reading →

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Twelve: A Short Story by Neal Locke

Posted on August 22nd, 2004 by Neal Locke

I meant to post this much earlier, but as often happens, life and school got in the way. Each summer, I try to set aside a significant chunk of time to write–not for school, not even for Creative Writing, but … Continue reading →

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Only Because Noemi Told Me To…

Posted on August 1st, 2004 by Neal Locke

-What time is it? 9:35 -Are you a procrastinator? I’ll answer that question later. -Are you happy? Why or why not? Yes. I have more reasons to be happy than space to type them, but mostly because I enjoy myself, … Continue reading →

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Laurel Fork Falls, AT

Posted on July 14th, 2004 by Neal Locke

Late night, a few hours after sunset. Jeff and Joe are already asleep in this cramped little tent we share for the next few nights (we took the smallest tent to save space in our packs). Through the usual silence … Continue reading →

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Into the Wilderness

Posted on July 14th, 2004 by Neal Locke

From deep within the dark and silent sanctuary of my nylon tent, from a stormy night in the heart of nature, from the depths of my inner need…I blog. For the past two days, my brothers (aka “the twins,” aka … Continue reading →

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Roughing it @ IHOP

Posted on July 11th, 2004 by Neal Locke

Jeff, Joe, and I are in Nashville, Tennessee at an IHOP on the edge of town. Camping food sure is rough. Actually, we did camp at a state park in Arkansas last night, briefly–we pulled in at midnight, pitched a … Continue reading →

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