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About me - Kary Wright

Born in '62, had a normal happy childhood, love outdoors, broke neck/became quadriplegic at age 23, met/married an angel in '96, have 2 kids 1 dog, still love to camp, fish, hunt and fly (r/c airplanes and helis now). I always loved writing but never sat still

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Adventure: 6 of 105
He closed the front door firmly, shaking the frosty doorknob for the last time, the keys securely locked inside. He shouldered the duffle bag and rod holder that contained most of what was left of his worldly possessions and started down the road on foot, every breath a visible reminder that the cold Canadian winter was near.... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pets: 8 of 138
My wife and I were talking the other day about the measure of intelligence to be found in the canine species, and came to the conclusion that in order to prove intelligence, three things must be revealed:(1) Humor must be pre-meditated. (2) Humor must be displayed. (3) Humor must be enjoyed.The animal that immediately came to... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Guardian angels: 2 of 27
THE RIDE The door flew open and she jumped out of the bus, running with her long hair flowing in the cool-spring breeze. She lept to the gate and holding on to the top rail hollered, "Come Boy!" Almost immediately a rumble of hooves could be heard from beyond the hill above the sound of the wind whistling through the barren ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Travel: 6 of 72
NORM'S UPDATEWe traveled on North,From the land of palm.Up mountain trails,With our Stormriders on.Winding up hills,Pulled our trusty steed.With pack horse in tow,A hardy breed.The sky it did darken,Just North of Cheyenne.We pulled up our collars,Forgetting our tan.Our path it did narrow,Our footing unsure.But our leader kept... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Horses: 2 of 21
This story involves a man, a few "friends" and a mule (half horse, half donkey, half attitude). As was more customary in the early 80's there was, or at least must have been, a little alcohol involved. It seems my city born and bred father was enjoying the newfound freedom associated with living on an acreage for the first ti... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life lessons: 60 of 360
THE CHALKBOARDI am recalling the chalkboard as clear as if it is right in front of me. It's nearly completely covered with handwritten bright-white chalk from top to bottom, very little of its pale-green surface unused.In the top left corner in a child's hand is written: "Today I Rode a bike!" I glance at the words and the im... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Travel: 18 of 83
Parking a Travel TrailerAs a result of observing firsthand the intricate and complicated interpersonal dynamics that are spawned within a family unit during the seemingly mundane exercise of parking a camper trailer, I have decided to shed some light on some of the behind-the-scenes factors that are in place. Since a handbook... More..
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control The different types of RC planes: 1 of 4
After careful study on the subject of the many different types of radio-controlled aircraft (inevitus kaputibus), much consultation with a 50% stakeholder in the family bank account, numerous calculations, categorizations by alphanumeric, wingspan, color and smell, I have simplified the categorization of radio-controlled airc... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Materialism: 6 of 23
Thanks Tom Looking back at Tom, I find myself thinking about the temporary nature of everything in this material world, and how difficult it is for us humans to accept. We all tend to crave stability, knowing for certain that tomorrow will be the same as today or yesterday, and that it will include all of the same people and ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The beach: 10 of 37
Taught By The Beach'My investments have gone for crap, now how will I retire?''The economy is cratering, and all those damn politicians can think of is ...'The crashing of a wave on the shore jolts me into the present moment, but my mind resists, 'The kids will never be able to pull this country out of this sh...'Another loud... More..