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I Wonder

James Howard·January 12, 2023

I Wonder written by: James Howard I wonder I wonder if the brave sentinel of law and...

Poetry English

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Partisan Box Step

Shelly Norris·June 8, 2022

Partisan Box Step written by: Shelly Norris We have so much room for improvement: One key problem...

Poetry English

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A Tale of First Christmases… and Last

RC Larlham·December 26, 2021

A Tale of First Christmases… and Last written by: RC Larlham @Mohawk742 In early June 1967 I...

Literature Christmas Featured Post English

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1932

DC Diamondopolous·February 11, 2021

1932 written by: DC Diamondopolous Pa decided to join the Bonus Expeditionary Force. After dropping Ma and...

Literature English Featured Post

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Lay-Wade

Dawn DeBraal·June 14, 2019

Lay-Wade written by: Dawn DeBraal Margene was a people watcher. Sitting in the airport waiting room in...

Literature English

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The Hummingbird that Flew to Mars with the Washington Monument Tied to its Tail

Joseph S. Pete·March 11, 2019

The Hummingbird that Flew to Mars with the Washington Monument Tied to its Tail written by: Joseph S....

Poetry English

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Governance and Secession

Spillwords·March 12, 2016

Governance and Secession Governance American Revolution 1765-1783 Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States (1801-1809) and...

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A textbook example of nominative determinism, Lou Storey has always been a storyteller, a fact well illustrated in his art and in his writing. His careers have reflected that as well, first as a creator of idea-based exhibitions for museums, and later as a psychotherapist employing narrative therapies. His art and his writing share qualities of rich texture and detail, examining our capacity to be absurd while allowing a measure of forgiveness for our foibles. Storey and his husband Steve retired in 2021 and moved from New Jersey to Savannah Georgia. “We love everything about Savannah, it is like a city that looks like a park and thinks it’s a small town. Best of all, we can grow bananas in the backyard!”

Treats Only, Please! by Lauren Scott

Creepy cackles from tall, looming trees
startle their jumpy heartbeats as they walk.
Shadows discreetly follow the echoes
while they timidly proceed down the block.

Young voices repeat with conviction,
“It’s just a night for entertainment.”
There’s no need for goosebumps and fear
as their eyes focus on the cracked pavement.

Undeniably sensing they’re not alone,
many follow in their hesitant footsteps,
eager to reach doors and push doorbells
but afraid of frightening special effects....

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