Photo by Min An Do you recall when ATTRACTION seemed enough. A pretty face, a smile, and all that stuff. The way she followed and met your glance. How she smiled when you both would dance. But now you are older and things have changed. Loves an old story of two people estranged. Your whims … Continue reading Attraction →

written by Jeff Brandt; a poem from his book Through Blinds Hunched over the kitchen counter in my morning lassitude. My bagel pops from the toaster echoing louder. Tiptoeing around trying not to be rude. I turned on the T.V. as it cast the news across the wall. Begging to myself please no politics or … Continue reading Breakfast →

By: Shawna Hickling, Calgary, AB, Canada. T’was a month before Christmas, And all through the town, People wore masks, That covered their frown. The frown had begun Way back in the Spring, When a global pandemic Changed everything. They called it corona, But unlike the beer, It didn’t bring good times, It didn’t bring cheer. … Continue reading T’was A Month Before Christmas 2020 →

written by: Karen Janowsky The warped plywood sign fades, draws attention away from itself in faded red, the dot and the line of the ‘i’ attached by a dribble of paint. The white clapboard shack is damp from a drenching rain followed by humidity so thick the mosquitoes hide, and paint peels and slides from … Continue reading Things For Sale →

Written by Bobbi Brandt and Kasey Rodriguez Image from : I Know What You Did Last Recess Have you ever had a secret and told a friend? Then they told friend. . . And they told a friend! The secret keeps growing until it reaches the end. You start to panic, what did I do? … Continue reading The Snoot →

By Rev. Jim Riley Sometimes you need a story to take you to a place you haven’t been before. It could be a place in somebody’s tragic past where somebody was killed and somebody else was left behind. You need it to see that your own life is good, and your surroundings are familiar and … Continue reading Sometimes You Need a Story →

Written by: Mary Link This story’s about my grandsonwho’s a special little boy.For his age he’s very smartand sometimes a little coy. Now when it comes to treatsGUM is his favorite thing.And when they go for a ridesome gum his mom would bring. She always has it in her purseand it’s very handy there.Sometimes it … Continue reading A Special Treat →

Written by: Karen Taylor Once again it’s Hayride – Hoopla time. In honor of the occasion here is a little rhyme. The theme this year is Toga Party, as you all know. I’d like to share a few words before we go. The party is on no matter the weather. I’m glad to see you … Continue reading Three Sheets to the Wind →

Written by: Mary Link Don’t wait to smell the roses, putting things off until another day. Remember how the saying goes; “If there’s sun, you should make hay!” Don’t wait to smell the roses take time and do it now. Slow down and smell the roses, you can squeeze it in somehow. Don’t wait to … Continue reading Don’t Wait to Smell the Roses →

Written by: Karen Taylor Sleeping soundly, snuggled in tight, The alarm clock wakes me at morning light. The snooze gives me just nine minutes more, Time to come to before my feet hit the floor. Stumble to the bathroom For a shower and shave, Then to the kitchen For the strong, black coffee I crave. … Continue reading Just Another Day →