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By kellirhea in Quixotic Quicksand

I'll be back shortly. I'm looking for jobs and studying like you wouldn't believe. Until then, here's knee-slapper for you...

The circle of discovery: The tale of a rookie NASCAR fan (Part 5—The End)

By kellirhea in Quixotic Quicksand

“Well, I’ve gotta hit the road. It’s a long drive back to Norman,” my neighbor said. My husband and I stood up, shook his hand, and wished him a safe trip. Now, here was a man I had never met ...

The circle of discovery: The tale of a rookie NASCAR fan (Part 4)

By kellirhea in Quixotic Quicksand

At long last, the green flag dropped and the racing had begun. The pack of fierce bulls approached my end of the track at full speed and as it passed, a gust of wind laced with the startlingly invigorating smell ...

The circle of discovery: The tale of a rookie NASCAR fan (Part 3)

By kellirhea in Quixotic Quicksand

After what seemed like 45 minutes, we reached our row, found our seats—which thankfully were located next to the aisle—and I immediately parked myself. I wheezed as I dug through my purse for my asthma inhaler. I took a much-needed ...

The circle of discovery: The tale of a rookie NASCAR fan (Part 2)

By kellirhea in Quixotic Quicksand

Empty beer cans rolled before my feet like tumbleweeds, searching for a final resting place. I fell in with a pack of people walking toward the racetrack. Walking behind a man with a mullet haircut, I searched desperately over the ...

The circle of discovery: The tale of a rookie NASCAR fan (Part 1)

By kellirhea in Quixotic Quicksand

The following text is an excerpt from an article I recently wrote for one of my classes. I am seeking publication and would appreciate your feedback. I'll be posting this article in several parts. Thanks! The sun smolders so that ...