Category Archives: Creative Work

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

MYSTICAL BEINGS Part 1

Posted on August 27, 2026 by webadmin

By Ruby Bonham Tia skipped along the path, her little feet creating small puffs of dust.  She giggled and did a happy dance as she moved along.  Her joy was reflected by the flowers along the way as they bobbed … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Boy on the Street Corner

Posted on August 23, 2026 by webadmin

By Fred Prout ” Back when I was a kid…” Oh, how I hate hearing that from people. It implies that things were sooo much different back in the day. ” You youngsters have no idea what it was like … Continue reading →

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The Ratcheds Fourth

Posted on July 5, 2026 by webadmin

By Fred Prout  The big table at the Ratcheds Senior Center. The usuals plus newbies. For some reason Shirley got her knickers in a knot. Of course I’m referring to Shirley Knott Shewill Knott. So…Shirley got her knickers in a … Continue reading →

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The Gods Smiled

Posted on June 2, 2026 by webadmin

By Fred Prout Whenever I put the finishing touches on a story, my mind starts focusing on the next one. The process usually involves many false starts, multiple cusswords and crumpled sheets of paper. Not to mention panic attacks.

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The Circle Game

Posted on April 30, 2026 by webadmin

By Fred Prout Four years ago I wrote a piece about The Merry Go Round and some of the effects it had on my life. If you didn’t read it let me know and I’ll send it to you. I … Continue reading →

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The Yabbuts

Posted on April 7, 2026 by webadmin

by Fred Prout No, I’m not taking a page from JRR Tolkien. No little critters scampering around like Hobbits. Yabbuts are but a verbal uttering of mental questioning. I believe so and so. Yabbut. No matter what you say or … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Droppings – Waiting Rooms

Posted on March 12, 2026 by webadmin

I hate to admit that I just don’t understand a lot of things that some people take for granted. Two things in particular merit my inquizitiveness. Jump in at any time to help. One thing I have noticed is that … Continue reading →

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Unfinished pages

Posted on March 5, 2026 by webadmin

I’ve been writing stories for several years now—some decent, a few great, and others simply so-so. When I find myself stuck for new material, I often look back at what has worked before. Now that I am in my seventies, … Continue reading →

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Fun With Dick and Jane

Posted on February 13, 2026 by webadmin

By Fred Prout WARNING! You may find one or two slight exaggerations or factual fractures in this article. The people, however, do exist . All alleged facts may or may not be true. My friends are fun people. Let’s call them … Continue reading →

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Gooses and Meese

Posted on January 17, 2026 by webadmin

By Fred Prout Not to seem like a show off, but, I think I have a passing acquaintance with the English language. I know quite a few words, and, usually which ones go first, which ones make you laugh, which … Continue reading →

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