Category Archives: Creative Work

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

Singing in the Rain

SINGING IN THE RAIN by Fred Prout There are three different stories here , so pay attention ! Among the many musical performers Rita and I absolutely loved, the very top of the list was Judy Collins. Over the years,we … Continue reading

Posted in Creative Work, Featured, General Interest | Tagged | 13 Comments

Cancer Closet #3

I am not a patient, I am player. We are incredibly blessed to have top notch medical facilities right in our community. Mercy Hospital has been judged as one of the top 20 rural hospitals in the country. And with … Continue reading

Posted in Creative Work, Featured, General Interest | Tagged | 13 Comments

D.S.T., Benson and Lemonade

by Fred Prout This is not the story I was going to write today. In fact, Rita wanted it locked away forever.  Sorry, my love, but daylight savings time is here. The bars are rattling, and the laughter (I hope … Continue reading

Posted in Creative Work, Featured, General Interest | Tagged | 11 Comments

Into Each Life

By Jackie Deal I’ve been had! Shiny black hair, beautiful golden eyes.  And a sparkling white tuxedo.  Love and spunk in one adorable package.  Yes, I have a cat…no, wait a minute.  The cat has me!  Amber, that’s her name, … Continue reading

Posted in Creative Work, Featured, General Interest | Tagged | 5 Comments

Monsters

by Fred Prout I have created a monster. Actually a whole cell block of monsters. Rita and I had over forty years of adventures. Each one had multiple stories associated with it. I find that it has become very difficult … Continue reading

Posted in Creative Work, Featured, General Interest | Tagged | 11 Comments

CHOICES

by Ruby Bonham When we look at our world today the words that most often come to mind are: Chaos, Horror, Hopelessness, Fear, Anger, Pandemic. Of all these words Fear is the root that triggers the rest. Fear of the … Continue reading

Posted in Creative Work, Featured, General Interest, Opinion/Editorial | Tagged | 6 Comments

Doctor Seuss

A creative work by Fred Prout It seems like everybody’s getting mad What used to be good is now seen as bad The things you used to read to your child Are now getting everyone terribly riled They’re making a … Continue reading

Posted in Creative Work, Featured, General Interest | Tagged | 18 Comments

REMEMBERING

by Ruby Bonham March 1, 2020, the day one life ended and another went into a tailspin of grief. Sometimes it seems like yesterday and others a long time ago. The mind fluctuates in its ability to cope. Looking back. … Continue reading

Posted in Creative Work, Featured, General Interest | Tagged | 10 Comments

Lot 205 1/2

If you’ve taken a walk along the trail near Happy Hill you may have spotted a recently added new lot, complete with new residents. Because it’s small and due to it’s location near lot 205, it’s been dubbed lot 205 … Continue reading

Posted in Creative Work, Featured, General Interest | 9 Comments

Cancer Closet #2

by Helaine Hepworth I stepped out of the cancer closet hoping if I exposed it to the daylight it wouldn’t be so frightening. And the results were surprising. I got so many pledges of support and help it was overwhelming … Continue reading

Posted in Creative Work, Featured, General Interest | Tagged | 5 Comments