By S. Tonsy Lockdown Day 23 11:11 p.m. I make a wish from my bed, already covered and set to sleep. Writing in my diary is the…… Read more “Day 23”
I Don’t Expect You to Believe Me
Greta: Thanks for doing the interview, anyway, on such short notice. I don’t want to do Zoom or Google Hangout. Staring at faces on the screen creeps…… Read more “I Don’t Expect You to Believe Me”
Chocolate Chips Cookies
All Recipes 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons hot water ½ teaspoon…… Read more “Chocolate Chips Cookies”
Summer’s Day
Maryam Qureshi Once upon a beautiful day, I happened to read the Shakespeare’s sonnet, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” The sonnet opens up, “Shall…… Read more “Summer’s Day”
Listen to the Kittie
Esra’ AlNaggar While cats understand faster than dogs they are harder to be understood. Here are few tips to help you better comprehend that furry, super cute,…… Read more “Listen to the Kittie”
Jasper & Ruby
Zach Murphy “These guys have been around longer than us!” Jasper says to Ruby as they admire the Galapagos tortoises at the Como Zoo.“I bet they’re wiser…… Read more “Jasper & Ruby”
Grocery Store Blues
Diane Payne Norma stands there, not exactly caressing the mango, more smelling the mango while giving it a little squeeze here and there. “Hard to know which…… Read more “Grocery Store Blues”
Behind the Grey Curtains
Aqueb Safwan Jaser Tareq often missed his childhood. He missed the plucking of lavender from the field, he missed flying vibrant colored kites in the sky and…… Read more “Behind the Grey Curtains”
The Phone with Eyes
John C. Mannone It rings a hellish ring, and then it talks to me: everyday those eyes would stare while glowing in their plastic sockets. I do…… Read more “The Phone with Eyes”
Between Meetings
JBMulligan Martin couldn’t remember who his first real protégé had been. They called it mentoring now, but that didn’t change things. Was it Tony, sitting across the…… Read more “Between Meetings”