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May.20.2013
Bravo! Our night at the symphony
by Chris Rodell
  (667 words) My wife prepared me for a night at the symphony by assuring me I’d be enthralled with the conductor. “Oh, he’s magnificent,” she...
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May.20.2013
Short Stories 365:140
by 'Nathan Burgoine
Today we fly to Houston and begin our vacation. There's nothing like the sense of escape that comes with a vacation, even though we're not really...
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May.20.2013
(P-S-S-S-- Wanna Read Your Stuff On Radio?)
by Earl Merkel
It's early --most likely, 'way too early-- but here's where you can read the teaser for my new radio show: "The Book, With Earl Merkel," debuting...
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May.20.2013
SWEAT 101s: #24 - Hippocrates' CrossFit (!)
by Bill Hayes
For years, I've been carrying around in my head thoughts, observations, and personal tips on exercise. I've started to keep a list--one a day until I...
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May.20.2013
"Looks like triplets"? What the hell do you mean, doc...
by Earl Merkel
Next time, advance sonograms. Definitely, much more attention to prenatal visits! "Information I could have used earlier" -sonogram in accompanying...
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May.20.2013
THAT one wasn't just another Braxton-Hicks, doc...
by Earl Merkel
OUCH!!! Nope, I'm pretty sure this is the Real Thing. As the accompanying illustration notes, we're right on top of the Due Date. — Earl Merkel Visit...
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May.19.2013
Madre
by Luke James
Except for the peerless blue of the sky the world is black and white. The sun blasts all color from the streets ricocheting it up off the blinding...
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May.19.2013
In Heritance
by Stephen Evans
My ancestor was an exploded star. It explains so much.
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May.19.2013
Sequined Gown
by Tracy Ewens
I love movies.  I'm a sucker for a great romance.  Truth is, I'm pretty silly for even a hint of  romance.  I like it when...
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May.19.2013
ghost girl
by Christine Hamm
  The Dark Parlor   Black beaded fringe dripping from the ceiling. Dry ice. Five dollars (a donation, a scented envelope). Seance....
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May.20.2013
Another new short story posted
by Mark Gillispie
I have no idea whether this works or not. It could be one in a collection of short stories, or could be fodder for nothing. It can be found here:...
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May.20.2013
International PEN Conference in Krakow, Poland
by Annmarie Sauer
I have been away attending the PEN Conference together with three other colleges from Pen Belgium Dutch speaking. The conference was extra-ordinary:...
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May.20.2013
THE "CADENCE OF GRACE" SERIES FROM AUTHOR JOANNE...
by Virginia Campbell
THE "CADENCE OF GRACE" SERIES FROM AUTHOR JOANNE BISCHOF--a spiritual journey for two hearts in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia at the beginning...
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May.20.2013
Not My Typical Monday
by Monique Belli
Sitting on the back porch (yes, foot elevated), drinking coffee, writing, watching the cats decide if they want to put a paw down on the wet grass,...
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May.20.2013
Martinizing
by Sherrie Theriault
  May 20     Martinizing     The price of upkeep scares me, it daunts me even.  I pay the initial cost, I have bitten...
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May.19.2013
Do You Need an Agent?
by Chris H Stevenson
You don't need an agent to be published. There are myriads of publishers out there that take un-agented subs and, quite surprisingly, dozens that...
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May.19.2013
Evolution of Advice
by Mary Walsh
I believe that the best  parental advice is sized accordingly to the current stage of our lives. Since respect is a two way street …what you...
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May.19.2013
Pain and Gain
by Tami Ruth
I've just returned from seeing Pain and Gain up the street with D at the Television Academy of Arts and Science. We had seen ads for the film, which...
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May.19.2013
Star Trek Into Darkness - the Movie
by Bob Mustin
  There's nothing quite as fascinating - or as hopeful - as the re-creation of an old movie or, in this case a TV series. But you never...
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May.19.2013
Courtin'
by Annette Talbert
One week later, Randy pulled up in Caroline's front yard. His old pickup truck rattled over the dirt drive in front of the house. Caro came out on...
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