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Isle of Tree

Angel EdwardsJuly 3, 2020

Isle of Tree written by: Angel Edwards crossroads of Comox and Jervis I am a stay at home tourist a beautiful centre piece small island with one s...

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FDR Bridge

John R CobbMarch 30, 2020

FDR Bridge written by: John R. Cobb @john_r_cobb Joining good neighbors Franklin D Roosevelt Bridge New Brunswick and Maine...

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Regrets

Carl ParsonsMarch 12, 2020

Regrets written by: Carl Parsons He’d been away a long time. Now he was home again—in the same town where he’d been born decades ago. But why had he...

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Nine Nine Nine

Nelson BrooksMarch 12, 2020

nine nine nine written by: Nelson Brooks Public adulation, recommendation, congratulation, but beneath the surface a monster lurks, attention pea...

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The Lightbulb Farmer

Stephanie MusarraJanuary 18, 2020

The Lightbulb Farmer written by: Stephanie Musarra @dungeonwriter39 “George, are you using the drone to spy on the neighbor again?” Erica sighed...

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Memory of Christmas and Mistletoe

Ken Allan DronsfieldDecember 22, 2019

Memory of Christmas and Mistletoe written by: Ken Allan Dronsfield @KenKadfield Looking at the Christmas tree the jovial songs echo in my mind. Bin...

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First World Trailer Park Dilemmas

Mike SharlowOctober 6, 2019

First World Trailer Park Dilemmas written by: Mike Sharlow I was watching TV and doing a little writing, when I heard yelling outside. I went to my ki...

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Spice Of Life

Debbie ArutaSeptember 3, 2019

Spice Of Life written by: Debbie Aruta @Debbie_Aruta Her soul intertwined with her lovers. She gave her whole self to a relationship, but lately sh...

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Fred and Alice

Denise D'SouzaJune 22, 2019

Fred and Alice written by: Denise D'Souza Arriving at the coffee shop, I look around for him as I usually did; the old man, one half of the couple t...

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Buddy!

Arlene AntoinetteMay 20, 2019

Buddy! written by: Arlene Antoinette Every morning, about 6 a.m., I am awakened by the barking of my neighbor’s dog as she lets him out of her back ...

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Pure Joy

Angie BrockerDecember 22, 2018

Pure Joy written by: Angie Brocker @angie_brocker Sam poured himself a cup of hot chocolate, adding tiny marshmallows to represent his whimsical mo...

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Mending Wall

SpillwordsFebruary 18, 2018

Mending Wall a poem by Robert Frost Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper...

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Little Orphan

Mary BoneDecember 25, 2017

Little Orphan written by: Mary Bone Little orphan on the street, looks in store windows at yummy things to eat. His cheeks are rosy as he looks ar...

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Relentless

JocvaughanOctober 16, 2017

Relentless written by: Jocvaughan Relentless heat and the good neighbors on the street perspire under the trim tree limbs. Hired help look grim and ...

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Bridie is just a wife, mother and grandmother who loves to write. She is a retired teacher and is also a busy photographer. She lives with her husband in the countryside in west Limerick. Her late dad was a popular and successful poet and author. She discovered that she had a flair for writing following retirement when life slowed down a little. She was encouraged by family members to develop this hidden gift. As grandchildren arrived she was inspired to write about experiences with them and has had articles and poems published in local newspapers and journals. She is working towards publishing a book of her writings in the near future.

ALBERT CAMUS’S – 'THE PLAGUE' - ITS RELEVANCE TODAY by GS Subbu

How relevant is the ‘The Plague’ to the present scenario we find ourselves in? It is really astounding that when you go through the book you realize that what is happening now is very similar to what has been described in graphic detail decades ago. Whether it is the fear psychosis, the measures taken to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the dedicated and tireless work of groups of individuals in taking care of the afflicted, the resistance to the imposition of stringent regulations by the authorities and lastly the realization that we have to move on but with a changed perspective and living a new life.
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