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Continue reading →: The Illustrated Man 6
Zoe and Gabe arrived at the emergency department of St. Mary’s Hospital and were taken in immediately. Gabe’s left eye had swollen nearly shut. Blood stained the collar of his shirt, and every few minutes, he pressed a hand to his right temple as if trying to hold back the…
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Continue reading →: Embracing Change
Change is inevitable. I cried when albums went the way of CDs, but I was young and naive. Now, at 70, I have been through enough changes to realize you just have to go with the flow. From taking a Creative Writing Class to fulfill my lifelong interest in creative…
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Continue reading →: The Illustrated Man 5
Zoe was informed that the missing woman had just walked into the station. Anna Taylor was alive. She hurried downstairs and found Anna standing at the front desk, drenched and trembling. “Anna, we’ve been looking everywhere for you,” Zoe said softly. She turned to the desk sergeant. “Call the paramedics.”…
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Continue reading →: A Box Full of Nutty Moments
While digging through the memory files, I found my wits about me, a childhood memory of riding my bicycle, two short stories I need to work on, and a recipe for Cuban picadillo. Nope, no stories of coincidental meetings, destiny, or aha moments. Just plain old blood, sweat, and tears,…
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Continue reading →: The Illustrated Man 4
The boss was furious; he paced back and forth, wringing his hands. Steve and Julian stood before him, heads down. “You had him, and you let him go? What is this? Kindergarten?” The boss ranted on. “What about the girl? Did you let her go too?” “She bit my hand;…
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Continue reading →: Ocean of Nectar
Ocean of Nectar by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is one of the deepest, most complex, and most beautifully profound and freeing books one could ever read, discussing the emptiness of all phenomena and ultimate truth. It is a commentary on Chandrakirti’s classic text Entering the Middle Way and a practical guide…
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Continue reading →: Isabel in Harry Potter’s World
I would love to vacation in Harry Potter’s world. I find the scenes, characters, and story fascinating and exciting. My magical power would be shapeshifting. My mascot would be Taz, my black cat. My favorite class would be Potions. My house would be Gryffindor: Courage, bravery, nerve, and chivalry. I…
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Continue reading →: The Illustrated Man part 3
A red-tailed hawk circled overhead, searching for its morning prey. As the tide shifted, the exposed mudflats and wet rocks released a rich, organic smell of earth and decaying river vegetation. Cold moving water, morning dew, damp wood pilings, creosote, and distant diesel exhaust hung in the heavy air. He…
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