Lola’s Calls Margaret Daniels When I purchased my first home, Lola came with it. She was my next door neighbor. She was an older woman who had cared for her frail husband until his passing. Even though I didn’t see her much outside her home, Lola seemed to be the communicator for our short street.…
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Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Writers’ Page
A Grateful Spirit (Thankful, Appreciative, Obliged, Indebted, Glad) Margaret Daniels There were five spirits who each had a special gift. They were instructed to share that gift with people they came in contact with. The first spirit was called thankful. His special gift was to show people they have much to be thankful for. As…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
New Horizons Writers’ Group
To Be or Not Bob Petrucelli It’s midnight on the Grand Central Parkway in New York City. A 60 year old man, obese, six feet tall, dressed in a Brooks Brothers overcoat and vested suit is standing on the ledge of the bridge crossing the highway. There is very little traffic because it is Thanksgiving.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Attention aspiring writers
A new group is forming for persons interested in writing. From the serious minded to the curious minded, all genres are welcome. It will be our intent to help each other become more well-rounded in the writing experience while giving each other support. If you would care to learn more about the ins and outs…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
Writers’ Page – October 2014
What Happened to the Music, Where Did it Go? Ellie Clark Watching a promo for the Video Music Awards was an interesting, if unentertaining, experience. There they were in their brief outfits (some bordering on nudity) gyrating about the stage making sounds into a microphone that sounded like pure unadulterated noise to my ears. This was…
Clubs & Classes, September 2014
New Horizons Writers Group – September 2014
Soldiers of the Queen The foam on the incoming tide bubbles crimson As it leaches the blood from the sand. The waves lap softly at the tangle of slaughtered flesh, Rocking blood-spattered corpses gently, and Like the arms of a mother for her child, Comforts, and croons a solitary song. Unleashed hair floats on The…
Clubs & Classes, September 2014
Writers’ Page – September 2014
Taxi and Doctor Barbara Schwartz LuAnn just moved from Nashville, Tennessee to Seattle, Washington. Not only was there a huge distance involved, but a total world of culture change to adapt to for her. The first thing that LuAnn needed to do was to find a new doctor and dentist. She called her health insurance…
Features, August 2014
Writing: Divided loyalties
Brian Curry I like sports. Football, baseball top the list, but I admit to as much World Cup fever (at least while the USA was in it) as the next guy. But being a sports fan here in Arizona, especially in a community where most of us are transplants from somewhere else, poses certain challenges.…
Clubs & Classes, June 2014
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Have you always had a desire to write? Would you like to try your hand at writing? Would you like to leave personal stories to your children and grandchildren? Examples: How you met your husband/wife? What you remember about your first date? Thoughts about your high school reunion? Now that you are retired, how do…
Clubs & Classes, June 2014
Small writers’ group forming
Bob Hirt Interested in writing? A small writer’s group is forming to exchange ideas and critiques while sharing stories and enjoying camaraderie. Call 480-678-9482 or e-mail [email protected].