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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fishing: 4 of 23
Tradition The first day of trout season had been a tradition for Jim and his dad for twenty five years. Ever since Jim was seven years old, he and his dad fished together at every opportunity, but opening day was always special. His dad had taken him to this very spot on their first "men only" fishing trip and Jim remembered... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Letter to a killer: 2 of 11
Dear Mister Ramirez, I am the mother of the girl that you murdered three years ago. I was there at your trial every day and watched your face as you listened to the evidence pile up against you. I searched your eyes for a sign of remorse, or even regret, but didn't find any there. I saw only boredom and callousness in your f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fish: 3 of 16
A Larmin Away down deep beneath the waves A fish lives with no fear Not tuna, carp, or halibut But marlin, so I hear Their bravery known far and wide That is except for one A nervous type afraid to say An undeserving son His classmates made much sport of him While in the local school His timidness and puny size Betrayed him ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short Stories: Abandonment: 2 of 10
The reunion Sarah sat behind the wheel of her mini-van, drumming her fingers lightly on the steering wheel. The look on her face was a mixture of anger and determination as she stared through the light rain to the ramshackle house that squatted in misery amongst others of its kind. Signs of neglect and splashes of graffiti w... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Caring for an elderly abusive parent: 1 of 5
Most adult children, who find themselves suddenly thrust into the role of caregiver for their aging parent, are faced with conflicting emotions that are difficult to deal with. A lifetime spent in the role of being nurtured is suddenly reversed. Guilt, anger, frustration, and resentment are all naturally occurring emotions f... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews Sopranos season finale: Brilliant or bland?: 1 of 5
The last episode of "The Sopranos" failed to deliver on a promise that was hinted at, and which chafed like a bad shirt at the end of every season. Would Tony be jailed by the feds, or would he be whacked? Would someone take his place, or would he have an epiphany and repent his mortal sins? HBO and David Chase let us all do... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Peace: 1 of 5
Aim for Peace Take your left arm and extend it as far as you can in front of you with the palm down. Bending you wrist upward and making a fist, take your index and middle fingers and make the universal "V" symbol for peace. Close one eye and look through the opening of the "V". You are now simulating the practice of looking... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality Attempting to define reality: 11 of 54
In the age old discussion of describing reality, many theories have been offered. We are initially introduced to the philosophical question, "If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is there to hear it, does it make any sound?" Many students misinterpret the question, assuming that the creation of sound is at the basis of ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Nature: 3 of 13
Hidden Treasure When I was eleven and my brother thirteen we went on fishing trip with my father to Sequoia National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Although we were a family of outdoorsmen and were used to spectacular sights, this trip was special. My brother and I often hiked with my father and it was no... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Suicide: 34 of 146
A Bridge to Epiphany She stood on the railing looking down at the whitecaps and wondered what it would feel like when she hit the water. "Anything would be better than this numbness." she thought to herself. For once in her life she did something without equivocation, and loosened her grip on the vertical brace she had been ... More..