.258 By fifteen, Mike had a routine. School. Wrestling practice. Four-hour shift at the Bucks County Coffee Company. Home by … More
Category: Mike Hamson
The Shoe box
Some kids brought video games to sleepovers. Mike brought a boot box full of stolen beer and a water bottle of whiskey. He was thirteen and already doing the math: three beers, Pat barely drinking, more for him. “The Shoebox” is about the last day of eighth grade and the first time relief felt like addiction.
The First Sip
Some addictions start with a bang. Mike’s started with a warm Budweiser at 5:47 AM, and ended with a belt across his thigh that same night. He was eight years old and already learning how to hide.
What Beer?
In the late nineties suburbs of Broomall, where the beer was warm and the dreams were big, a group of friends learned that sometimes the best adventures are the ones that go spectacularly wrong.
The Incredibly Average Wednesday: The Case of the Possessed Lego Set
The story, “The Case of the Possessed Lego Set,” follows Lucas Hamson, a ten-year-old builder who purchases a vintage Black Monarch’s Castle Lego set from an eccentric old woman. He soon discovers the set is possessed when the minifigures begin moving on their own.
Vulnerability Is the Foundation of Trust and Intimacy
When the Mask Gets Too Heavy Here’s the thing about leading: there’s this unspoken expectation that you’ve got to have … More
When the World Came Together
Every day at 5:00 pm, the front door would swing open and Dad would stumble inside after a heavy day … More
Meeting Ideas: Exploring Altruism and Kaizen
Meeting Ideas: Exploring Altruism and Kaizen When we gather for a meeting, whether it’s a team brainstorming session, a leadership … More
Bayshore Project: A Tale of Transformation and Dedication
As the Diamond Pressure Washing team approached the Bayshore Project, they knew they had their work cut out for them. Their mission? To wash the 3rd-story patio, renew the 2nd-story roof, and maintain the beautiful back patio.
How We Think About Alcohol Needs To Change
How many advertisements have you seen this week in which people are seen enjoying the supposed benefits of drinking alcohol? 10? 50? 100? Clear those images and think about how many advertisements you have seen, ever, showing people shaking, broken and alone from the actual effects of alcohol.
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