Harold Phifer Quotes That Will Inspire You to Live Your Best Life

1. I knew Dad was concerned about my past associations. I was from the Trash Alley. It was my community. I hung out with thugs from the Frog Bottom, the Burns Bottoms, the Red Line, the S-Curve, the Sandfield, the Morning Side, and a bunch of other places that shall remain nameless. I knew all of the Legends of the Hood: Sin Man, Swap, Boo Boo, Emp-Man, Cookie Man, Shank, Polar Bear, Bae Willy, Bae Bruh, Skullhead Ned, Pimp, Crunch, and Goat Turd (just to name a few). I thought maybe Dad had summoned me as a show and tell for the kids in his neighborhood—the hardliner to scare those wayward suburban brats back into reality. Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar

2. Out of nowhere, one of the twins grabbed my cap while the other delivered a blow to my head. She slapped the taste right out of my mouth. I couldn’t even feel my tongue. I spun around to face my bullies. The twins had become triplets. I couldn’t remember ever trying to drink three glasses of anything and this wouldn’t be the day to try. Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar

3. The teacher pulled out a pile of papers. They were Bennie’s tests and homework assignments. Mrs. Lewis said, Ma’am, here is the proof that Bennie isn’t up to a fourth grade level. He has an F on several of these assignments. In fact, a zero grade is too high for some of Bennie’s work this last year. Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar

4. Before she climbed into the car, I kindly let her know my back seats were very hard and very cold. Dead Eye Red responded, Son, when I was your age, I would sit on a seat like this and smoke would appear!Somewhat surprised and tickled, I said, Ma'am, no one will ever look under your car to see if it’s washed. I really should have known better before I opened my big fat mouth. She said, Son, no one is looking at my butt, but I wash it anyway! Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar

5. Out of nowhere, one of the twins grabbed my cap while the other delivered a blow to my head. She slapped the taste right out of my mouth. I couldn’t even feel my tongue. I spun around to face my bullies. The twins had become triplets. I couldn’t remember ever trying to drink three glasses of anything and this wouldn’t be the day to try. Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar