Brad Nelson is a former backyard samurai and blue jeans Zen master who spends most of his time now on the back porch with his pipe and a cup of coffee. He retired his sword and took up the pen after serving five years as an interrogator in the US Army. Brad is also a […]
It's just poetry, it won't bite
On This Day in History: Salem Witch Trials Ordered Ended
On October 12, 1692, the court trying the Salem witches was officially dismissed. This was not the end of the episode. Additional trials were held to wrap up the remaining accusations, and while there were a few more convictions at that stage, there were no more executions ordered. In all, 19 of the accused were […]
Living day to day
Ryan Despain was born in Utah, but has lived all over the world throughout his childhood and his eight years of service in the US Army National Guard. He enjoys the outdoors, martial arts, soccer, and has lately acquired a deep desire to learn everything there is to know about the equine world. He currently […]
Twilight Time
Susan Okaty recently moved from San Antonio, TX, to, yes, you guessed it, Virginia Beach, VA. In Texas, Susan was an academic dean for the North East Independent School District. Her work has appeared in Highlights for Children. She is a member of Hampton Roads Writers and the creative company of Virginia is clearly agreeing […]
The Escape of the Doll
Gianluca D’Elia has shared his poetic vision with us before (Endless River, Contributor Series 1: 9/11, New Day) and he regularly updates his blog. An eighth-grader from New Jersey, he brings us his own voice, image-oriented and imbued with impatient energy. This poem, an iconic longing for escape, was inspired by a family vacation in […]
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