Category Archives: Creative Work

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

Lost Dogs

Posted on February 17, 2021 by webadmin

By Kathy Perry Several years ago, I had gone to the carpet store to pick up a remnant for a project. I went inside and picked the one I wanted. The salesman said he would take it to the car … Continue reading →

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BLAME IT ON THE ALGORITHM

Posted on February 15, 2021 by webadmin

Get the Covid vaccination?  Where?  When?  How?  Questions and no answers.  Well, you can blame it on the algorithm says “The New York Times”.  I admit I had to look up algorithm to be sure I knew what it meant:  … Continue reading →

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Poetry Corner – Connections

Posted on February 12, 2021 by webadmin

CONNECTIONS by Ruby Bonham #127 Lives mingle, touch and intertwine A chance encounter on a jagged line Fleeting glimpses of life run amok Was it divine or just dumb luck? A child meets another, a connection made Through God’s wisdom … Continue reading →

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Life Can Always Get Better

Posted on February 8, 2021 by webadmin

a guest post by Fred Prout I am writing this for one person. I don’t know who, but hopefully at least one of you who will have a better day after reading this. Let’s begin with the year 2020 a … Continue reading →

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Poetry Corner — Autism

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Thom Hoch

THE FACE OF AUTISM a poem by Ruby Bonham Lot #127 A young boy stands by the window Lost in a world only he can know. His hand flaps in rhythm to an inner beat His eyes unfocused, his song … Continue reading →

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A Scientific Quarantine Project

Posted on January 28, 2021 by webadmin

A SCIENTIFIC QUARANTINE PROJECT  By Jackie Deal Quarantining does strange things to the brain. Especially if you’re a well-organized, scientifically- oriented, analytical thinker.  (Not anybody I know!) My brain was turning to mush; I needed something “scientific” to occupy it.  … Continue reading →

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Just Another Shot in the Arm

Posted on January 25, 2021 by webadmin

Whoopee! I got my corona virus vaccination! NO pain. NO bad symptoms: i.e. headache, nausea, weakness, lethargy. None of ‘em. I’m scheduled for my second shot in February. Now those of you who wish you could get the shot; let … Continue reading →

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Poetry Corner – Poised

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Thom Hoch

POISED a poem by Ruby Bonham Lot #127 I knew I was in trouble The minute I started to sing. For I was at that stage of life When my Poise pad I must bring. Protection from a sudden laugh … Continue reading →

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Poetry Corner – What Would Happen

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Thom Hoch

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN A Poem by Ruby Bonham Lot#127 I saw a soldier standing there, His face all blurred by tears. I wondered what had caused such pain, And how to ease his fears. He made me stop and ponder, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Thoughts

Posted on December 29, 2020 by webadmin

by Jackie Deal While a few Christmas lights still twinkle and the Christmas dinner pounds abound, let’s think of Christmas Past. I remember three kinds of Christmases; perhaps you’ll remember them too.  There’s the Minnesota Christmas:  COLD,Cold cold.  The Oregon … Continue reading →

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