#44 The Inbetween Land
“Where am I?”, the man called out. The foggy grey space he appeared in did not answer. The cool feel of mist, alternating to…
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314 published essays#43 If Pets Could Talk
If Pets Could Talk… Dog: “OMG you’re home! I’m so happy to see you. I did so much today while you were away! It…
Read essayOn Information or Lack Thereof
It’s spring break here at Columbia, and that means our normal “information” board outside my office has no real information to display (i.e. nothing…
Read essay#42 Rage
Tim was always a little bit of a loser. Not that anyone ever called him that. Most people referred to him as ‘meek’, ‘mild’,…
Read essay#41 A Letter To The Eager Train Lady
Dear Lady, I try to see the good in every one, giving the benefit of the doubt. But you defy my logic skills –…
Read essay#40 The Big 4 Oh
“OMG” is what he said upon realization That he had written and read almost 40 dramatizations “WTF” is what he said upon rationalization That…
Read essay#39 The Teddy Bear
“Come on Nicki, time for bed”, Nicki’s mother called out from the top of the stairs. Her reluctant daughter slowly dragged herself up the…
Read essayHoly Choice Overload Batman
Don’t get me wrong – I like Coke Freestyle machines. In this case, I don’t feel any sort of choice paralysis!
Read essay#38 Brussel Sprouts
I like them, she doesn’t I pretend they’re little green heads she believes they are vegetable horrors Why the hate? Author’s Note: Short and…
Read essay#37 What If
What if in the moment that we die, death arrives offering us the opportunity to stay in that second for as long as we…
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