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Flash Story: Ice Sculpture
Many thanks to Unbroken Journal for accepting a little story I wrote. It's below with a link under photo. Scroll 3/4 down at site.
Jan 9
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Transcript: United States v. Claus
Children are waiting, watching, learning. Feliz Navidad.
Dec 24, 2025
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Toast: To a heap of good times
One thing I'm thankful for is the support of folks who read these words. And come back for seconds.
Nov 26, 2025
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Radio drama: DB Cooper's Last Interview
If you're curious about what happened to DB Cooper (and who in their right mind wouldn't be?) - this news is for you.
Nov 13, 2025
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Story: Blood
A short 756-word story about blood. Don't worry, it won't hurt a bit. Well, maybe a little.
Nov 9, 2025
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Safety Card: Good Luck Air
It's a long flight we're on and about to get bumpier. Destination and ETA unknown. Better read the safety card.
Oct 24, 2025
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Essay: Road Report
There are open roads and hotels aplenty out there. And people ready to make your acquaintance and maybe even buy you a beer.
Sep 30, 2025
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Proposal: U.S. Department of Empathy
We’re all mixed up, mad as hell. I'm right, you're wrong. Whatever happened to make love, not war? Where have all those old sayings gone?
Sep 12, 2025
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Poem: Things that trip you up
As a country, our shoelaces are untied. Preamble to a fall. Brace yourself.
Aug 22, 2025
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Paid Subscriber Bonus: Tiny Quote Book
HUGE thanks to paying subscribers expressed in a tiny way.
Aug 7, 2025
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Poem: I am an Oldsmobile
Another year in the dust. Rolling on as the odometer turns.
Jul 23, 2025
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Red Lodge July 4th riot, 1975
Fifty years ago tonight, Red Lodge went nuts. Time gallops. My story in Distinctly Montana magazine recalls the night. Times have changed, or have they?
Jul 4, 2025
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