Finally I have made the choice to stand up to an abusive husband. For years I suffered in silence. I accepted his verbal abuse, his threats, his hatred of my children. I didn’t do what he wanted. Dinner was not served at the right time. It was not to his liking. I tried to make … Continue reading My Future by Bridget Cole
The Cookie Jar by June Hannay Kosier
This piece was written in the Spring of 2020 “People have got to learn: if they don't have cookies in the cookie jar, they can't eat cookies.”—Suze Orman My Dad always said that there are good and bad things about everything. It is hard to think that there are any good things about the Covid-19 … Continue reading The Cookie Jar by June Hannay Kosier
Reflection on an Overcast Morning by Rex Trobridge
An overcast dims the morning light, the top of 6th Lake Mountain obscured by cloud. The birds call out, in warning or in joyful greeting, who can say, As from the western reaches of the lake, a distant loon wails its plaintive call over the gray waters, And a crow caws his insult in answer. … Continue reading Reflection on an Overcast Morning by Rex Trobridge
Storms by Joni Youse
Flurries begin, ever so slowlyIntensity increases, blinding white powderCovering the ground as you covered meOne touch at a timeUntil the sky is exhaustedThe first storm of the year
Announcing the selected writers for the 2021 Anne LaBastille Memorial Residency
ACW is thrilled to announce the 2021 selected residents for the Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency, taking place October 3 - 17 at the Lodge at Twitchell Lake. This year saw the largest number of submissions we've ever received. The selected writers were picked for their high quality of writing by a panel of judges. … Continue reading Announcing the selected writers for the 2021 Anne LaBastille Memorial Residency
The First Storm of the Year by Samantha Terrell
Creeps up the esophagus,Tickles the ear canal,Heightens awareness.A stray leafBlowing across the streetSuddenly seems significant.Clouds forming overhead buildMore than anticipation.Now, there is expectation -Hope, that will disappoint ifAll the spine-tinglingSensations amount toAnything less thanCatastrophe.
New Year Snow Day by Duane L Herrmann
It was the first storm of the year, two days after Naw-Ruz, the first day of spring, the first day of a new year. The beginning of spring didn't always mean the end of winter, but I was used to that. At least the weather was nice for our New Year's party. And since, this … Continue reading New Year Snow Day by Duane L Herrmann
A Gathering of Storms by Randy Kritkausky
It was the first storm of the year, and all of those who wished to be big names in the coming hurricane season were gathered for the 33rd Annual Global Hurricane Planning Conference in Bermuda. Just as at the annual Global Meteorology Association gathering and that of its less scientific allied organization, The Association of … Continue reading A Gathering of Storms by Randy Kritkausky
The Wadzoosen by Edward Pontacoloni
It was the first big storm of the year, and it caught Abe and Ginger unawares while they were lost hiking in the Five Ponds Wilderness Area. The couple had missed the return trail, and they were unable to go further as night fell. They made a cold camp and tried to overcome their weariness. … Continue reading The Wadzoosen by Edward Pontacoloni
