Kendal Taylor

“People are often attracted to things which are forbidden to them. During the 1920s, for example, Prohibition in the United States caused illicit alcohol sales to skyrocket.”
― Brendan McGuigan, Rhetorical Devices: A Handbook and Activities for Student Writers

“high school, there were also pictures of eaters and I was a substantial part of that. Actually, in reality, my favorite class was no class at all; Mom supported me, even though Aunt Sara and the Principal weren’t thrilled. I scrutinize”
― Kendal Taylor, Once Upon An Apple Martini

“beast. But first I detour toward the lanai and plop myself on a chaise. The sun is high up in the afternoon sky, not a cloud in sight. People have crowded the beach, just little colorful dots against the white sand. The ocean stretches as far the horizon without any islands visible ahead,”
― Kendal Taylor, Once Upon An Apple Martini

“General, but heartily evaluated by me, Surgeon Particular. I rarely discriminate my alcohol, but today I decide to stick to generation-proved staples of comfort and problem solving: vodka and whiskey. Starting in reverse alphabetical order I take a shot of cinnamon whiskey, which sails down smoother than Titanic, traces of familiar warmth reminiscent in my stomach for a minute straight, tongue pleasantly on fire. Next comes a complimentary and mandatory apple martini (Friday night’s special for ladies), provided”
― Kendal Taylor, Once Upon An Apple Martini