Honorable mention: Live Oak Memories
Honorable mention: “The long walk” by Mark Dean As the decade of the 1960s gobbled up my youth, I knew I must venture out into the real world. My loving parents had sheltered me for more than two decades. Growing up in the South Bay, young men’s thoughts often drift towards the beautiful beaches. It so happened, a friend invited me to stay with him in Manhattan Beach until I could find more permanent accommodations. A place nearby his apartment instantly caught my attention. It was called Live Oak Park. It looked like the perfect setting for my basketball fixation and adventurous newborn plans. My friend introduced me to his pal from their Coast Guard days who happened to own a lot of property in Manhattan Beach. It turned out that I had actually met Doug years before, but I had forgotten that until this most recent re-introduction by my friend Bill. The background of our previous acquaintance came quickly to mind when Doug reminded me of our former conversations and meetings. I knew Doug then as a tennis player, and he often spoke of his achievements and life in the fast lane. He and Bill continually reminisced in my presence about their wild R&R Coast Guard encounters. I enjoyed…
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