Category Archives: Creative Work

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

LAUGHTER

Posted on September 4, 2024 by webadmin

How long has it been since you laughed until tears ran down your cheeks – happy tears? Laughter is not only good for the soul it is good for your health. Laughter releases endorphins known as

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Coffee and T

Posted on August 26, 2024 by webadmin

Sometimes a full table at The Ratcheds Senior Center is comprised of just one person. Now don’t get me wrong. T Rex (fka Thomas King) is a good friend. We’ve had some really great conversations and he’s a brilliant thinker. … Continue reading →

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All that Glimmers is not Gold

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Jackie Deal

All that glimmers is not gold.  Actually that’s derived from a Wm. Shakespeare line “All that glisters is not gold.”  There may not be many golden “glisters” in daily life, but how about small “glimmers”?  Little tiny moments of joy. … Continue reading →

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Why Words Matter

Posted on August 22, 2024 by webadmin

Words matter. In stories they can create a multitude of emotions. A writer essentially creates a picture with words. A reader can lose himself in a well written story as the writer weaves his magic spell. Have you ever been … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Droppings – I got old

Posted on August 7, 2024 by webadmin

by Fred Prout I may have mentioned that I live with a lot of older people. But I do everything possible to avoid joining their legions. I look around and see people with canes, walkers, rollators and electric scooters. One … Continue reading →

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Writing Group and “A Charmed Life”

Posted on August 6, 2024 by webadmin

by Ruby Bonham The Writing Group meets every Saturday morning at 9:30 in the Card Room. Anyone can attend and contribute their own style of writing or just listen. We have a core of five members with others that attend … Continue reading →

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Eisenhower’s Matrix

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Jackie Deal

by Jackie Deal What would Amber say? Amber is my black and white tuxedo cat. Beautiful shimmery, black with just enough white. What does she say? Amber wisely seldom, almost never, says anything. Would that I could learn from her. … Continue reading →

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Flying Silverware and a hybrid

Posted on July 24, 2024 by webadmin

By Fred Prout Question: What did the vulture tell her delinquent male child he was having for supper? What does that have to do with the title of this story? Absolutely nothing. But hopefully I got your attention. The answer … Continue reading →

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A Little Chat About This and That

Posted on July 5, 2024 by webadmin

By Fred Prout   It’s Friday morning and I’m pooped. You know how it is. You have a day and night filled with fun and excitement and it’s hard to get to sleep. You pay for the next week in … Continue reading →

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CLEAN THE CAT’S BOX, STUPID

Posted on May 29, 2024 by webadmin

There are important decisions to make. World shaking decisions, I must decide what to wear, where to go, when to——whom to——. Clean the cat’s box, Stupid Things to do, places to go. The societal demands on my schedule are stupendous. … Continue reading →

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