Category Archives: Guest writer
Life Isn’t Always Fair
By Diane Hughes Our 4H club had an annual event called “The Better Grooming Contest.” I won the contest the first year and each of the following years I entered, but I understood this contest was not about what the … Continue reading
Hope
by Paul Ketterer In 1957, my family made one of several spring break trips south, this one to Hot Springs, Arkansas. It was one year after the integration of Little Rock Central High, most of which went right by my … Continue reading
When the Cash Goes Marching In
By Kelly Sauvage Angel Tonight, I’m doing a bit of laundry and becoming reacquainted with my cats. After all, I rolled back into town just a couple of hours ago, having spent the weekend at The Saints and Sinners Literary … Continue reading
My Runyonesque Father
By Melodee Leven Currier I wish I had listened when my father told me stories about his life. I had no idea the fascinating history behind his words. My father, Harry Levin, grew up in New York City’s lower East … Continue reading
WanderNWayne Goes to Guatemala
By “WanderN Wayne” Hammerstrom Hearing My Own Story from WanderNWayne’s LiveJournal November 15, 2007 Preparing for a seven-week journey to Guatemala as my first big step into retirement has led me to discover journals of other vagabond travelers who shared … Continue reading
Living Until I Die
By Kaye Ketterer I’m dying. Not right now, nor tomorrow probably, but someday. We all are dying. From the day we are born, we begin life knowing that someday we will die. I find it interesting when I talk … Continue reading
Reflecting on Reflections
By Ellie Jacobi Opening my eyes before sun-up, lights from an airplane are intruding on the dark peace of my bedroom. With no blinds or curtains on the windows facing the lakeside, it appears very bright, and I can see … Continue reading
Excerpts from “At Home Abroad: Today’s Expats Tell Their Stories”
Last week I posted an interview with Betsy and Mark Blondin, author/editors of At Home Abroad: Today’s Expats Tell Their Stories. This week, they share with you some excerpts from their book. “…home is wherever I can find a moment to … Continue reading
The Extreme Beauty of January 21, 2017
By Gloria Peterson I wish I could personally thank every man, woman, and child who participated in the worldwide Women’s March protests on January 21, the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration as 45th president of the United States. I … Continue reading
cool black electric hum
By Doug Elwell Doug tells me, “this was inspired by a vivid dream the other night…In a departure from my usual p-o-v, I wrote it in the second person following your earlier lead with your Italy stories.” You won’t see … Continue reading
True Stories Well Told 