Published in Readers Hope·PinnedMember-onlyA Punk For All SeasonsA Short History of Punk Rock — “Punk rock isn’t something you grow out of. Punk rock is an attitude, and the essence of that attitude is ‘give us some truth’” ~ Joe Strummer When people hear the term “Punk” they think of mohawks, safety pins, spikes and leather. …Music5 min readMusic5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyNothing PersonalThe Importance of Personal Space — If you’ve ever ridden a New York City subway during rush hour, or public transportation in any large metropolitan area, you learn there is no such concept as personal space in the city. We squeeze into trains or into cars packed on the highway. Once at work, we file into…Mwc Space3 min readMwc Space3 min read
Published in The Lark·PinnedMember-onlyBilly Partridge and the Pear TreeAt war with the neighborhood grump — He owned the tree, but technically Mister Wilson didn’t own the land where it currently stood. Developers had cleared a vast tract of land to build new houses for all the GIs returning from the war in Europe. Money ran out before they could finish the massive home on that…Short Story6 min readShort Story6 min read
Published in Mercury Press·Jan 17, 2022Member-onlyThe EndA Short Story About Loss They both knew it was over. Things had been going down hill since Jenny died. Jen was the glue that held the family together. Her parents, Jeff and Beth, adored the young girl. With her bright red hair and rosy complexion, she lit up any…Luck3 min readLuck3 min read
Oct 22, 2021Member-onlyHow To Load a Wheelchair Into a VehicleA Humorous Look at Driving with a Disability — You have issues with your legs and now need to use a wheelchair to get around. Most people will consider this terrible news, but not you! You understand all the advantages — better parking, no waiting in lines, people are constantly offering to do things for you. One factor you…Funny4 min readFunny4 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Sep 13, 2021Member-onlyWilson’s PondA New England Story — Winters in Vermont are brutal. Temperatures drop so low, the inside of your nose freezes. Everything gets covered in thick ice that gives the appearance of icing. The landscape becomes a blank white canvas from November to March. This doesn’t stop us from our weekly hockey game on Wilson’s Pond. …Fiction6 min readFiction6 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·Sep 13, 2021Member-onlyThe Tragedy of JoselitoDeath at a Bullfight — The boy woke up especially early. It was a hot autumn day and the last day of the Talavera de la Reina bullfighting season. He had devoted the entire season doing an assortment of jobs so he could buy a ticket for today’s spectacle. …Short Story6 min readShort Story6 min read
Sep 12, 2021Member-onlyIn the ShadowsDisability and the Struggle for Employment — One year ago, my world completely changed. On March 13th, 2020, I left my job for what would be the last time. I was informed that I was furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I was told my furlough would hopefully only be about six weeks. Six weeks turned into…Disability4 min readDisability4 min read
Jul 21, 2021Member-onlySpecial DeliveryThe man stared at the large box. Wrapped in brown craft paper and dotted with stamps showing its journey around the world, it rested on the kitchen table next to his unfinished lunch. He slowly ran his fingers through his scraggly gray beard. …Short Story4 min readShort Story4 min read
Jul 21, 2021Member-onlyBirthday WishThe boy jumped from his four-poster bed. In the waning moonlight, he slipped into his favorite jeans and a hoodie. He always loved watching the sun rise over the cornfield, but today he would not miss it. Today was the day he turned thirteen. He was officially a man. He…Short Story3 min readShort Story3 min read
