Starry Night

Jim BatesMay 26, 2020

Starry Night written by: Jim Bates   I was five when my parents were killed in a car crash. My closest relative was Mom's older sister, Aunt Sally, wh...

EnglishLiterature3 min read

Paradise

Jim BatesApril 26, 2020

Paradise written by: Jim Bates   My wife and I were sitting in the living room reading and taking frequent breaks to check our phones to see what the ...

EnglishLiterature6 min read

To Hold A Hand

Jim BatesFebruary 22, 2020

To Hold A Hand written by: Jim Bates   "See you later," I waved, "Hope it goes well." My brother waved back and made his way to where the eye technic...

EnglishLiterature7 min read

Friends

Jim BatesJanuary 23, 2020

Friends written by: Jim Bates   Dave was sprawled on the couch watching the evening news when an incoming text beeped. He glanced at it and sighed, "S...

EnglishLiterature9 min read

Home For The Holidays

Michael NattDecember 15, 2019

Home For The Holidays written by: Michael Natt   I grew up in a predominantly Jewish area of New York City where Chanukah menorahs outnumbered Christm...

ArticleChristmasEnglish4 min read

Eaten Alive

Jim BatesDecember 1, 2019

Eaten Alive written by: Jim Bates   Maybe it was my delirium. Maybe panic. But suddenly I could see the headlines and they were disturbing, After Fran...

EnglishLiterature15 min read

Blue Plastic Pool

Kelli J GavinOctober 16, 2019

Blue Plastic Pool written by: Kelli J Gavin @KelliJGavin   My mother sat for hours in the front yard She would pull a folding lawn chair Up to the ...

EnglishPoetry1 min read

Quiet Time

Michael NattOctober 6, 2019

Quiet Time written by: Michael Natt   This Saturday began like all others. Today though was my annual 10-mile trek around the three Minneapolis Lakes ...

ArticleEnglish2 min read

Father’s Day

Michael NattJune 16, 2019

Father's Day written by: Michael Natt   I grew up in New York City as the oldest of three siblings: there was me, my brother Bruce, and my sister Esth...

EnglishLiterature3 min read