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Tag: Featured Writing

March 29, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

The Thief Amnesia by Edward Pontacoloni

I can’t remember my password,or even ever my user Id.My circumstances are awkward.Google doesn't remember me,and I can't recall myself. All around are remnants of my past.But, I don't know … Continue reading The Thief Amnesia by Edward Pontacoloni

March 29, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Chronic Small Vessel Brain Disease and the Fisher by Leslie Sittner

My grandsons and I are hiking around in hot July woods with the dog when, “Boys, maybe we’ll see this unusual wild creature I’ve seen here twice before.”“What does it … Continue reading Chronic Small Vessel Brain Disease and the Fisher by Leslie Sittner

March 22, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Cheetos, the Pig and I by Linda Freedland

I was fine until that virtual wine tasting. The host suggested we all put together a tray of plain, unseasoned crackers, some type of charcuterie, several imported cheeses and baked … Continue reading Cheetos, the Pig and I by Linda Freedland

March 22, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

I, Me, Mind by Edward Pontacoloni

“Hey, whaddya doin? Didn’ I tell you that you can’t eat that junk food?” “Wahddya mean? You’re the one with the weight problem, not me.” “I am you.” “No you … Continue reading I, Me, Mind by Edward Pontacoloni

March 22, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

If Dreams Could Come True by June Hannay Kosier

Reaching for a bag of Lay’s potato chips, I see another hand reaching for the same bag. I look at the person attached to the hand.“Oh, my God! June, is … Continue reading If Dreams Could Come True by June Hannay Kosier

March 22, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Encouraging Words by Duane L. Herrmann

I was in the store getting a few things. I reached up to grab a bag of chips and, out of the corner of my eye, saw another hand reaching … Continue reading Encouraging Words by Duane L. Herrmann

March 22, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

The Reflection by Kathy Barlow

The small plane hovered on the horizon, mostly obscured by the trees in the full fall foliage. The plane was festooned with yellow, gold, and green paint, a sort of … Continue reading The Reflection by Kathy Barlow

March 22, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

An ordinary life: Meeting Up With Myself by Eilene Susan Wenner

It was quite unexpected, and yet my sister and I have talked about this moment when I was in my twenties. Why I would be shocked in this moment truth, … Continue reading An ordinary life: Meeting Up With Myself by Eilene Susan Wenner

March 15, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Contest Winner by Duane L. Herrmann

I was flabbergasted to be asked to judge the pie contest this year. What an honor! I'd been making pies since I was a little girl. My mother made horrible … Continue reading Contest Winner by Duane L. Herrmann

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