Humble Hankerings...
and a new direction.
Written for the MacKenzie Davis "I'd read your grocery list" Challenge. Find all the details below.
June 19th 4:20 pm, Whole Foods Market
ground beef certified Angus (meatloaf monday)
cilantro soapy and vibrant (taco tuesday)
apples Granny Smith forever💖 (waldorf wednesday)
bay leaves unique and necessary (thermador thursday)
boneless chicken breasts thighs saucy comfort (fricassee friday)
nori plentiful, like the ocean itself (sushi saturday)
chocolate & strawberries (sensual sunday)
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June 26th 4:20 pm local pharmacy.
Neosporin itchy rug burns
Advil hellacious hangover
shelled walnuts omega 3s
Franks Red Hot a fire bath for the tongue🔥
PLAN-B conception delayed
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June 28th, 4:20 pm, walmart curbside pickup
'Congratulations' card jenny's graduation
flash drive 64mb unfortunate revelations 😡
ritz peanut butter crackers they make me happy
pringles (sour cream & onion...only) they make me happy
gummy bears I need them
6 medium cardboard boxes
duct tape
hair dye (blond)
roadmap to anywhere but here
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June 30th, 4:20 pm, 200 hundred miles away in another state, gas station.
freedom,
regret?
annulment!
lifesavers original any kind
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About the Creator
Lamar Wiggins
Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, mystery, true crime, horror, humor, fantasy and poetry.
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Comments (24)
"Roadmap to anywhere". I appreciate your unique take on Mackenzie's challenge!
“PLAN-B conception delayed” Lmao I literally choked on my water! This is sooo relatable. 🤣🤣 Thank you for the laugh and congratulations! 🎉 🩵
Ooh, very nice! "Lifesavers, any kind" love that ending! Wonderful entry, Lamar, and congrats on Top Story!!
I love fresh bananas. They effortlessly peel open.LOL.
This is such fun and a cultural tour de force - fascinating and has me smiling at the ending - lifesavers - any kind ha ha ha!!!
Fantastic list, Lammar! This was such a great piece! I knew exactly what was going on as I read through each new list. Loved the little descriptions next to each item and your last lines were brilliant!! Bravo!
Congrats on the TS.
I had a feeling this would make Top Story. Congrats
This was amusing! 😁Congrats on your TOP STORY Lamar!🎉
Reading this reminded me about how even the most mundane things in life--like a grocery list--can help someone understand the point in life someone is at. The lighthearted take on this kind of poetry is lovely. Puts a smile on my face. Thanks making this.
This was fun!! I love the side commentary to each item! The twist at the end was unexpected, but I love that it didn't feel like a sad thing. Nicely done Lamar!
Congratulations on Top Story!!
Love it. The twist at the end was perfect.
I'm a tad confused. The second date, was it supposed to be July? Now I have a hankering for Pringles! I loved your take on this challenge!
I have a terrible sweet tooth so I loved how all the sweets, gummi bears and lifesavers seemed like an absolute necessity for this individual! Fun list with a few twist! Great work Lamar. 😁
Fabulous list!!! Loving it!!!💕❤️❤️
Ah Lamar, I never took you for that kind of guy! (Just in case your wondering, blondes don't necessarily have more fun. I can testify to that.)
Great list
Started at Whole Foods and ended at Love's Truck Stop with an interlude in Walmart. You covered all the bases.
"Original" Mizz U'z 'j'
Wow! You really rose to the occasion for this one. Each list told its own part of the story. I loved it!
Well that works downhill fast! Well done.
This is unique, Lamar! It’s like a mini mystery in list form.
Wow, love this. So much going on in such a clever way. This felt like the end of a relationship and wanting to change identity and escape almost!