Backwoods Boy - Stories

A collection of random poems and other short journeys of the mind.

Benji's best friend, Eric, hitchhikes to a local beach with uncommon attributes.

Peter's adoption is nearing completion, and he and Benji are officially going to become real brothers, but not without a rough spot on the way.

Benji is invited to an exclusive retreat for incoming high-school freshmen.

Benji takes action to protect his new brother.

A district wrestling camp opportunity arises, and although he is the youngest participant, Benji makes the most of it.

Boccaccio's Decameron, a story of renewal and recreation in defiance of a decimating pandemic, relates how ten self-isolated Italians pass the time regaling each other with tall tales during the Black Plague. While Covid19 wasn't nearly as decimating, the opportunity for such entertainment did exist. As a takeoff on that idea, this short story might well be a modern version of one of the tales, recounting events of earlier, less stressful times.

Through his own initiative, Benji discovers the meaning of Christmas.

Logan's summer as Recreation Assistant with the Forest Service turns into more than just campground maintenance and public relations.