Royal AlvisinThe HavenA Day at the BeachMy mother’s assisted living facility is ten miles from the seashore town of Osprey, and each year the beach is overrun by college girls who…2d ago212d ago21
Royal AlvisinThe HavenHouse GuestWeeks ago, I ran into my old high school friend, Antonio. He said that he was now married, and just had a baby, and for old time’s sake…Sep 2320Sep 2320
Royal AlvisinThe HavenImpressionableBeverly went to bed early, but I wanted to watch some more TV, so I stayed on the couch, and around midnight, I switched channels and came…Sep 1726Sep 1726
Royal AlvisinThe HavenIn and Out of JailYakov, is eighty-seven years old. He knows about a park in East New York where he can feed the pigeons while waiting for prostitutes…Sep 1024Sep 1024
Royal AlvisinThe HavenZombie EyesBeverly and I were on our way to the Catskills and stopped at a rest area to walk Crazy Bitch. The lot was filled with cars, which was odd…Sep 217Sep 217
Royal AlvisinThe HavenAn Erotic StoryFor three months, I had been walking a standard poodle for a rich lady on The Upper West Side. I needed the money, and Sassy had plenty of…Aug 2619Aug 2619
Royal AlvisinThe HavenA Trip to WhereverOccasionally, I’ll pass out in pubs and wake up the next morning to find I’m hundreds of miles from the bar where I collapsed. Once, I was…Aug 1920Aug 1920
Royal AlvisinThe HavenGood BreedingMy dog Crazy Bitch was once a feral animal, and she will always be defiant and difficult to train. However, my previous dog was a pure bred…Aug 1313Aug 1313
Royal AlvisinThe HavenBack for a MomentIt’s strange the things you remember in old age and the things you forget. My mother is ninety-five years old. She can hardly recall the…Aug 521Aug 521
Royal AlvisinThe HavenGodly PeopleBeverly and her parents are devout Catholics, and for the last few months, I’ve been joining them for Sunday service. My attendance makes…Jul 2924Jul 2924