I have a vision of what my life can be, If I follow my heart and believe in me. Make a list in a bucket and tally my wins. I … Continue reading A NEW CHAPTER by Lourdes Santiago
My First Donation by Glenn Linsenbardt
A short time later something impossible happened, I donated blood. I always thought it was a good thing for people to do that. I'd had so many bad experiences just … Continue reading My First Donation by Glenn Linsenbardt
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ACWÂ inspires the love of writing, reading, and storytelling. For over 25 years ACW has partnered with diverse individuals, organizations, and schools to promote the craft of writing and the practice of reading in our communities.
Spring Haiku by Laurinda LindÂ
deep basin of blossoming willows the nearby world wanders in
SPRINGÂ PEEPING by Duane L Herrmann
I know spring is here when it's warm enough when Spring Peepers chirp the whole night long. When air warms they sing briefly but then retreat to burrows, holes. Spring … Continue reading SPRING PEEPING by Duane L Herrmann
My First Job by June Kosier
In the Spring of 1971, I started thinking about where I should go to work upon graduation from the Nursing Department at Russell Sage College. I was doing a mental … Continue reading My First Job by June Kosier
The Road Test by June Kosier
“I don't aspire to be like other drivers - I aspire to be unique in my own way.” Lewis Hamilton The Road Test The day I took my driver’s … Continue reading The Road Test by June Kosier
Going outside by Fred Schmitt
I went outside about evening time. There was a north-wind    making the chill single digits. An afternoon squall had dusted crusted snow    that lingers from last … Continue reading Going outside by Fred Schmitt
My Own Kind of Hell by June Kosier
“If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn.”- Andrew Mason Like Dante, my mother had her own idea of what Hell is like. Dante, … Continue reading My Own Kind of Hell by June Kosier