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V is for Vitch

V is for Vitch

I used to want to be a writer. As a result, I’d eavesdrop on conversations and write them down as dialogue research and writing practice. My best subject was always my sister, whose conversations were always off the wall. Today, I found one of my notebooks from over ten years ago, with notes I took after overhearing my sister’s phone conversation with one of her friends. Would you like a peek? Here it is: “Name?” “Vergara.” “What’s that?” “Vergara.” “Can…

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You Are the Toothpaste of My Eye

You Are the Toothpaste of My Eye

SHE (rubbing her right eye): Good night. HE: I didn’t think you were going to kiss me good night. SHE (wincing): I wanted to brush my teeth first. HE: What’s wrong? Why are you making a face? SHE (reluctantly): I have toothpaste in my eye. HE: You have toothpaste in your eye? How did you get toothpaste in your eye? SHE: I was a little overenthusiastic brushing my teeth. The toothbrush kind of flew out of my mouth, and I…

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