By Scout Petersen My dog had a routine. Every day before my mother got home from work he’d be biding his time licking his balls and gazing longingly out the door. That was regular for most dogs, but mine could only poop if my mom was home. On the chill tile floor, he’d lay … Continue reading Petersen: Party of Two [Satirical Personal Essay]
Category: Literature
A Sticky Situation
Preface: This is a piece I wrote this semester that I thought was really funny. You might hate it -- I don't care, I'll still think it's funny. by Scout Petersen During my first-period physics class at Westside High School, my nostrils started to tingle. I made a few clockwise circles with my nose, hoping … Continue reading A Sticky Situation
The poetry I wrote this semester (for class)
Last spring I was enrolled in a fiction writing course where I was prompted to write two short stories. Having never actually succeeded in finishing a story, literally ever, I had my doubts. Come to find out, I'm not half bad. More importantly, I really enjoyed it. Once I had the stomach to share these … Continue reading The poetry I wrote this semester (for class)
David Sedaris Remake
My most recent assignment in my Poetry 220 class was to pick an author or poem we particularly enjoy and attempt to recreate their piece. If you really know me, you'd be well aware that I'm obsessed with David Sedaris. If you haven't heard of him, plz keep reading because you will learn to love … Continue reading David Sedaris Remake
The 5 books I read this summer
What better time than summer to unironically read a fluff summer romance novel while lounging by the pool? I'd love to say I spend the summer reading Emily Dickinson, Moby Dick, or some other intellectually challenging works of writing, but no. I decided to read a mix of summer romance, humor and whatever sounded good … Continue reading The 5 books I read this summer
Short Story #2
Hair Cuts Helen looked over at the sleeping stranger. He was definitely drunk enough earlier in the night that he wouldn’t suspect her slipping a few sleeping pills in his drink, none of them ever did. She leaned over and tugged off a few strands of his hair. She couldn’t just cut off a … Continue reading Short Story #2
“Electric Chair” — short story by scout
Little preface to this short story. I wrote this as an assignment for my creative writing class to be turned in for a grade that I have not yet received. This is my first ever official story, and first draft for that matter, so by no means is it perfect. I'd love to hear … Continue reading “Electric Chair” — short story by scout
Second person POV & more
Hey guys! I had an overwhelmingly positive response last time I posted some of my own writing, so I decided to share a little bit more. These pieces I'm about to share are rather sad and harsh (maybe even a little controversial) so bare with me. The first one was a challenge. I was asked … Continue reading Second person POV & more
By yours truly
This year I made the non official decision to change my major to English. I'm currently taking a class called fiction writing AND as an attempt to gain some confidence in my writing, and fear less what people think, I'm going to be posting my writing here on my blog! If you have any constructive … Continue reading By yours truly
The power of snail mail
Upon walking home from class, I almost always, out of habit, check my mail box. I get on my tip toes and reach in, hoping to find something, while at the same time hoping I won't. I absolutely love receiving snail mail, but only if it's not from the city of Charleston, or my BFF … Continue reading The power of snail mail
A Scout's Journey 