Peaceandlove67 Article: Our Favorite Memories Part 2

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The next day, Janis had a test in her history class. She didn't feel good about it, because she felt that she couldn't concentrate. She kept thinking about Shadow and how much she missed him. She managed to finish. After the tests were graded, her teacher asked to see her after class. Janis asked, "Am I in trouble?" The teacher replied, "No, you're not it trouble, Janis. I just want to ask you something." Janis said, "Okay." The teacher held up the test, showed that Janis barely passed, and asked, "Is everything okay with you?" Janis said, "Yes." The teacher said, "When we reviewed yesterday, you really knew the material." Janis said, "I'm just sad. That's all." The teacher asked, "Is it anything I can help with?" Janis said, "No, I don't think you'd understand." The teacher said, "Try me." Janis opened up about losing her dog. The teacher said, "I'm sorry to hear that. I know what you're going through. I lost my dog a couple of years ago." Janis said, "Thanks for understanding." During lunch, Janis's friend, Kelsey, said, "You've been quiet all day. Is something wrong?" Janis said, "I lost my dog, Shadow, yesterday." Kelsey said, "Oh, no. How did it happen?" Janis explained what happened. Kelsey hugged her and said, "I'm sorry about your dog. I hope good things will come your way soon." Janis said, "Thank you." On the way home, Janis talked with her best friend, Simon. He asked, "How are you doing, Janis?" She said, "I'm doing okay. I just don't feel like myself. Grieving is exhausting." He said, "Maybe you should get some rest." She asked, "Do you think it will help?" He said, "I think so." When she made it hope, she took a nap for a while. After that, her remaining dogs, Stevie and Juneau, roused her up, wanting to play. She said, "All right, girls. We'll go out to play." Later that night, when Janis went to bed, Stevie and Juneau wanted to be in her bedroom with her. She let them in, and they slept on the floor. She didn't cry that night, and their presence helped her sleep better.

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RetroRock64, Roldan13 and 3 others like this

80smusiclover1 That was really sweet. I'm glad Janis is going through the grieving process smoothly, and she has a great teacher and friends who understand her.

BingoPB Yes. It would be worse for her if no one understood.

Rubyrings I'm really glad that everyone she's talked to so far has understood. I think being able to talk to people about it will help a lot.

Peaceandlove67 Yes, talking to people about how you're feeling is helpful.

Roldan13 I'm sorry I got to this a little late. I thought this part was lovely.

RetroRock64 I'm sorry I was late, too. I thought this part was touching.

Peaceandlove67 It's okay. I'm glad you all liked it.

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter XIII

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The Interview
One day, we were asked to go to Devil's Garden for our first questions and answers interview. I was hesitant about that, because I was treated poorly in Devil's Garden. Peter asked, "Do you think we should do it?" I said, "I don't know. I'll have to think about it." I really didn't like the idea of facing my past. That night, I had a dream. John Lennon and my grandmother paid me a visit. We were walking in the forest behind Uncle Bob's house. I said, "John, Grandma, I don't know what to do. Should I go to Devil's Garden?" John said, "I think you should go. You have nothing to...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter XII

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On the Road
After the release of our debut album, In a Flash, we decided to start touring. We got Uncle Bob's friend, Lenny, to be our manager. When we did our first live show, it was exhilarating. I turned out to be the only one who ever performed in front of an audience, (if my mean school mates at the park in Devil's Garden counted). I wasn't sure who was more nervous, Peter or Stan. I told them, "If you want my advice, when you sing, focus on the people in the back. It should radiate from them to the people in the front row. If everybody's looking at you with a bored expression, either...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter XI

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Starting Out
After we formed our band, we decided on what to name the band. We finally settled on The Devil Wants Peace. It was ironic and shouted out to rock haters. We then decided to start recording our first album. Uncle Bob's friend, Ben, agreed to be our producer. After the recording sessions, I noticed that I was having some pain in my right side. Stan asked, "John, are you all right?" I said, "I'm just fine. Why?" He said, "You look like you're in pain." I said, "Yeah, I'm having a little pain in my right side. I guess it's where I fell down the stairs this morning." He said, "Look,...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter X

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Ready to Rock
One day, I was strumming on my guitar. The phone rang. Uncle Bob answered it. He then said, "John, it's for you." I answered the phone. It was Peter. He asked, "Can you and Allen come over?" I said, "I can. I don't know about Allen." Peter said, "If you can, bring your guitars. I have a surprise for you." I said, "Okay." I went over to Allen's, and he was able to come. Allen asked, "What's the occasion?" I said, "Peter said that he had a surprise for us." Allen said, "I like surprises." We arrived at Peter's, and there was another guy with him. I jokingly asked, "What's Frank...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter IX

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Graduation
The next day, I graduated from high school. Before the ceremony, I talked with Allen, Peter, and Liz. I asked, "Are you all ready?" They all said, "Yes." Peter asked, "Are you ready?" I said, "Ready as I'll ever be!" During the ceremony, we all made animal noises, even though we were told not to. Maybe it was immature, but Mr. Ross was just asking for it when he said, "Don't make animal noises during graduation." He should have known that's what everyone would do. During his speech, he said, "You've been waiting for this for the past seventeen years, or eighteen for some of you."...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter VIII

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Sometimes You Have to Stand Up to Authority
One day, I was sitting in a tree. I just felt like doing it for some reason. A few minutes later, Allen and Peter came by. The original reason for them coming was so that Peter could show me his skills on the bass. When he saw me in the tree, he asked, "What are you doing, mate?" I said, "Sitting in a tree." Allen asked, "Why are you sitting in a tree?" I said, "I just felt like it." I admit that it was quite fun, at least until a bird pooped on me. I said, "Okay, that's disgusting. I'm coming down now." Unfortunately, I slipped coming down. Allen...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter VII

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Getting Into Mischief
All too soon, it was time to start school again. Allen and I had a couple of classes together, but the one I remember, that I wish I could forget, is English class. Our teacher, Mr. Goodman, was an alcoholic. He would sneak alcohol in a milk carton and drink it behind his desk. He didn't really teach, which is why we didn't like him. The only thing Allen and I liked about this class was our friend, Peter. Peter could be best described as "no genius, but smart." He was best known for his Liverpoolian accent. The girls would describe him as "not as charming as the Beatles,...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter VI

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You Didn't Care About Me When I Was With You. Why Do You Care About Me Now?
The next day, it was June 19, 1988, my seventeenth birthday. Allen and Liz picked out a card. Well, Liz picked out the card. Allen just signed it along with Liz. Allen said, "We don't know what you have or don't have, so the card was the only option." I said, "I'm fine with that. I don't expect anything fancy." Uncle Bob then came in. He said, "I've brought you a present on my way home." I asked, "What is it?" He said, "Close your eyes, and don't peek." I closed my eyes. A few moments later, he said, "Okay, now, open...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter V

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Finding a Way to Unwind
Later that day, I was walking down the street with Allen. He did most of the talking. I mostly listened. He then said, "John, you're a little quiet. What's wrong?" I said, "Nothing." He said, "I know something's wrong." I told him about my nightmare and how it forced me to get up early. Allen said, "That's a terrible nightmare." I said, "I tell myself that I'm fine, but I'm not sure if I am." He said, "You're obviously traumatized from almost being killed." I said, "Yeah." He said, "You know what you need, a way to relax. Have you ever tried camping?" I said, "No." He...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter IV

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Why Do You Expect Me to Help You? Did You Forget What You Have Done to Me?
It was summer, and I was sitting outside with Allen, talking about nothing. Just then, Uncle Bob called for me to come inside. When I came in, he said, "Pastor Thomas is on the phone. He asked to speak with you." I said, "Tell him I died." Uncle Bob said, "I don't think he'd fall for that." Reluctantly, I picked up the phone. "Hello," I said. Pastor Thomas said, "Hello, John. Is that you?" I said, "Yeah. Who's to know?" He said, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I need your help. Lately, I have been having trouble keeping...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter III

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I Didn't Know We Go to the Same School
One day, I went to the local park, and I brought my guitar with me. I sang "Here Comes the Sun" by the Beatles. Then, somebody came up to me and started singing along. He had long hair like me, but he had a beard, and his hair was darker than mine. He appeared to be around my age, sixteen or so. When I finished the song, I said, "You're a good singer." He said, "Thank you. You're quite good yourself." I said, "Thanks." He asked, "Did I disturb you?" I said, "Oh, no, no, no! I love it when people sing along." He smiled. After a moment of silence, he said,...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter II

posted by Peaceandlove67

First Day of School
It was my first day at Redshore High School. Christmas Vacation was officially over. I was a little nervous about my new school mates, fearing that I wouldn't be accepted, given my treatment in Devil's Garden. The kids of Redshore were friendly to me, or so it seemed. At the end of the day, some of them said, "Hey, John, slide down the rails of the staircase." I was afraid that I would hurt myself, and I initially refused. One of them said, "Come on! It'll make you cool." Of course, I wanted to be cool, I mean, who wouldn't? I attempted it, but I unfortunately slipped off...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter I

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Introduction
It was my first day in Redshore, California. It was December 26, 1987. Because of all the abuse I was taking in Devil's Garden, I decided to live with my uncle, Bob. Uncle Bob worked at the local bar, Alien Slim. It was usually just me in the house. Uncle Bob never married, never had children, and didn't even have a girlfriend. He never had pets, either, for he was allergic. Luckily, I didn't move to Redshore empty-handed. I brought my guitar and my extensive record collection with me. Thanks to Pastor Thomas, I no longer had my dog, Beatle. My only solace was my record collection,...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part VI

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What a Way to Spend Christmas
It was Christmas Day. It had snowed, and the ground was covered in snow. After Christmas dinner, John decided to take his dog for a walk. Along the way, he encountered Pastor Thomas. John knew that Pastor Thomas saw him and politely said, "Hello." Pastor Thomas said, "Hello, John." John continued walking. Pastor Thomas asked, "What are you doing by yourself at this hour? Aren't you afraid someone will try to punish you for your sin?" John said, "No." Pastor Thomas said, "Well, you should be afraid, very afraid." John looked confused. Pastor Thomas reached in his...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part V

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Go Cut Your Hair!
One day, John decided to go to the park to spark change in Devil's Garden. He thought that maybe his plan would work in the park. It obviously wasn't going to work at the church. With his mother's permission, he went to the park with his guitar. He stood near the statue of the town's founder and sang a song that he wrote called "Brainwashed by Corruption." Unfortunately, the song did not get any praise. His school mates, save for Randall, began throwing rocks at him. They even shouted, "Go cut your hair!" John begged them to stop. He cried out, "This is not a message of hatred!...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part IV

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What Do I Do When I'm Having a Bad Day?
On their way to one of their classes, Randall asked John how his plan worked out. John said, "Things didn't go very well." Randall noticed John's black eye. "Holy smokes!" He cried. "What happened to your eye?" John said, "Promise me that you'll keep this between us." Randall said, "I promise." John said, "My mom hit me with her purse." Randall said, "That's terrible. Does it hurt?" John said, "Yeah, it hurts." Randall said, "You really need to consider getting away from your mother." John said, "I don't really have anywhere else to go." Randall asked,...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part III

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I'm Going to Change the Attitude of This Town
After school, John talked with his friend, Randall. John said, "Man, I had an interesting dream last night." Randall asked, "What was it?" John said, "John Lennon came to me and told me that I could change the world. I told him that I would start by changing the mentality of this town." Randall looked confused. "What are you going to do?" He asked. John said, "I'm going to change the attitude of this town. I'm going to show them that rock and roll isn't so bad. I'll also promote peace and love." Randall's eyes got big. "Are you crazy?!" He cried....

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part II

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John's Dream
One night, John had a dream. He was sitting in his bedroom, all alone. He heard a knock on the door and went to answer it. He said, "Hi. Can I help you?" The man standing at the door said, "Hello, there. I'm John Lennon." Teenaged John laughed and said, "Yeah right!" Lennon stood firm. He said, "What you are seeing here is my spirit." John said, "If you're truly John Lennon, come in here and prove it." Lennon played the guitar and sang "Imagine." John said, "Okay, works for me." Lennon asked the boy his name. "John," he replied. After chatting for a few minutes, John said, "I knew...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part I

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Outcast of Devils Garden
During the popularity of Christian rock in the 1980's, in a small town ironically called Devils Garden, lived a teen by the name of John Wilde. He was only sixteen, and he was totally into rock and roll. He was often shunned for his taste in music, for he was not into the music of the citizens of Devils Garden. The citizens of Devils Garden considered rock music "music for Satanists." John begged to differ, but he couldn't change their minds. His family was no help, either. He was a boy without a father, as his father had died in a car accident year earlier. John was...