Category Archives: Creative Work

Various types of written pieces for the entertainment of our community.

PARTLY TRUTH AND PARTLY FICTION

Posted on April 11, 2025 by webadmin

I have often said, in jest, that my musings have become famous on three continents. The U.S., Canada and England. Geography teachers please withhold your scorn. I write a lot of made up stuff. But, sometimes, it’s based on facts. … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Droppings: Dog-eared Pages

Posted on March 15, 2025 by webadmin

By Fred Prout A good friend recently made a very important life change. Twelve miles as the crow flies. A quantum leap to a totally different life style. As an introduction to her new environs she wrote a piece about … Continue reading →

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Dedicated To Steamed Broccoli

Posted on February 27, 2025 by webadmin

I think the incessant rain has kept most of our motley crew hunkered down. A hot drink, a good book and the local classical music station. Not a bad idea. I, however, refuse to give up a single Saturday at … Continue reading →

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Under the Bridge

Posted on January 10, 2025 by webadmin

A Guest Post By Fred Prout I just got a series of emails from the CEO of a mid sized organization I belong to.He was, no better way to put it, begging for money. Seems like he thinks some of … Continue reading →

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Life with a Dog (or a Cat)

Posted on January 9, 2025 by webadmin

Dogs have owners, cats have staff.  Most people may think that is true but personally I think they both have staff.  Some of us humans have just taken longer to realize it.  Dogs may be a little more subtle, allowing … Continue reading →

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Math Is Not My Forte

Posted on January 3, 2025 by webadmin

By Jackie Deal Math is not my forte. It’s not my one-two-threete either. You can call it arithmetic like we did in grade school but it’s the same ole thing. Once upon a time I knew my multiplication tables; since … Continue reading →

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Holy Crepes, Suzette, It’s Next Year

Posted on January 1, 2025 by webadmin

by Fred Prout The big table. Ratcheds Senior Center. Lingering fragrance of pine and confetti. The mixed sounds of Christmas and New Year’s Eve just a diminishing echo. Barely heard but well remembered. The usual cast of characters plus a … Continue reading →

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Sutherlin Light Parade

Posted on December 25, 2024 by webadmin

by Jackie Deal “It’s a rat! A rat!” The kid’s voices shrieked shrilly as they chased the wretched little rodent. It was during the Christmas Light Parade on Central Avenue; a stretch of solid buildings: no alley, no crack, not … Continue reading →

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Points to Ponder

Posted on December 21, 2024 by webadmin

By Ruby Bonham Before we work on artificial intelligence why don’t we do something about natural stupidity. Remember when you could lay in one position for hours, now you have to rotate like a rotisserie chicken or a hip hurts. … Continue reading →

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‘Tis The Season, or, The Constipated Dog

Posted on December 7, 2024 by webadmin

By Fred Prout WARNING!!! There has been a resurgence of NLS in recent years. No Laughing Syndrome has infected many good people. Not only are they seemingly incapable of laughter, but, they seem stridently opposed to anyone who can. And … Continue reading →

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