Category Archives: Guest writer

Santa Comes Through

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

By Faith Ellestad The year I was six, my big brother, who was seven, introduced me to the Sears Christmas Catalog, A Complete Guide to Children’s Avarice. He had learned to read using the Sears Catalog, (gen-u-ine sim-u-la-ted lea-ther base-ball … Continue reading →

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Heading East

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

By Suzy Beal This is the first episode of a memoir that will unfold, one chapter each month, here on True Stories Well Told. Stay tuned for more of the adventure as teenage Suzy’s family moves to Europe, builds a … Continue reading →

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Day and Night on the Promenade

Posted on July 4, 2018 by

By Julie Rosenzweig It’s the summer of 1995. I moved to Jerusalem a few months ago, from the gritty Negev town where I had spent my first two years in Israel. I’m still walking around with a mindless grin on my … Continue reading →

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“Good as a Girl” — excerpt from newly published memoir by Ray Olderman

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

My good friend and writing mentor Ray Olderman has published his memoir! If you are local and know Ray– or just like being around funny friendly people–congratulate him at his book launch party Thursday June 28, 6pm at the Goodman … Continue reading →

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That’s It!! Butt Out!

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

By Melodee Currier When I was a little girl, I remember being fascinated with cigarettes – the chocolate and bubblegum kind. It was a real treat when my parents bought them for me.  They were smokers and I felt so grown … Continue reading →

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Red Feather

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

By Madelon Wise Roz was laughing so hard, I expected her to snort. I mumbled a little chuckle, trying to be a good sport, but my stomach was churning, and a sad soreness settled in my chest. I could see … Continue reading →

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Karma

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

By Faith Ellestad You talk about your dirty tricks.  I was stumbling into my dorm late one Saturday night when I felt a tap on my shoulder and saw a finger beckoning me over. “Past curfew, aren’t you?” asked a … Continue reading →

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