#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…
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A Short Story A Day
#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 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…
Read essay#36 Underdog
Perpetually Underfoot Academic Underachiever Appearing Undernourished Not really Underweight Seemingly Undervalued Seldom Underperforms Could be Underrated Not really Under attack Protector Underemployed Table Undersecretary…
Read essay#35 Limited Time Offer
Joe was a good man. He went out of his way to help others, did mitzvot, and tried to live his life according to scripture. One…
Read essay#34 A Literal World
“Ouch! That burned a bit”, Amiee said as she felt a warm heat on the back of her neck. “What was that”, she asked…
Read essay#33 Eeek!
“Eeek!”, the author exclaimed. “What is it?”, was said in reply. “I didn’t write my story for today yet”, was all she heard as…
Read essay#32 A Happy Story
Tony couldn’t believe his eyes – all the numbers matched. He’d won the lottery on the same day that his wife came back and…
Read essay#31 To Do List
The list grows long and short again I wish it would be gone some days It makes one long for the time when I…
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