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IN SILENCE

Luzviminda G. RiveraJune 18, 2019

IN SILENCE written by: LUZVIMINDA G. RIVERA IN SILENCE… discovering each other exchange of ideas and opinions enjoying each other’s company lookin...

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Sould Sister, micropoetry written by Karen O'Leary at Spillwords.com

Soul Sister

Karen O'LearyMarch 27, 2019

Soul Sister written by: Karen O'Leary thank you my trusted friend-- your support helps to ease the chill of lonely winter days with love...

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A Fresh Cuppa Joe

Jim BartlettMarch 14, 2019

A Fresh Cuppa Joe written by: Jim Bartlett “You’re lookin’ a little off today, Joe. Somethin’ buggin’ ya?” Joe takes a sip of his coffee, twists hi...

EnglishLiterature5 min read

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“Hemmingplay,” is the pen name of Doug Stanfield, who grew up on a family farm in western Ohio, went with his parents for two years in Karachi, Pakistan, in high school and had lived, until recently, in Bellefonte, PA with his late wife, Wilda and their two sons, Ben and John. Doug was a writer, editor and director of internet communications at Penn State for 26 years. He has had a few disreputable occupations, including newspaper reporter and editor, and public relations flak, but is trying to make amends for his sins by writing poetry and fiction. When his sons were safely off making their own mistakes, he turned on the computer one day, stared at the screen, and began to learn the craft anew at age 67. Doug has published three books: "Mermaid Sisters: First Dive", a children's book; "I Came From A Place of Fireflies" and, "Snowflakes & Ashes: Meditations on the Temporary”.