The Meaning of Love
Written by Brant Parker Love comes in many different ways, such as friendship, family relationships, romance, gestures, or words. Some friendships ruminate a close bond; love the person for who…
The Dock of the Bay
Written by Pete Steciow It was February 1968, and I received a letter from the Portage County Draft Board to report to the Cleveland Federal Building. I had just purchased…
A Time and Day I Wish I Could Change
Written by Tom Ludwick On the evening of February 2, 1992, around 11:20 pm, my younger brother Dave lost his ability to walk. He was in a terrible car accident,…
The Lottery
Written by DeAnna Erdmann When Josh walked in the door, his face was ashen, and he looked like he was about to pass out. I put the mug I was…
One-armed Wrestling
Written by DeAnna Erdmann Harold had worked construction for fifteen years, so it wasn’t a surprise to him when his doctor told him he had a torn rotator cuff and…
The Bus Ride
Written by William Stokes William, a billing rep at the call center of a major cable company, has finished his last shift of the week. Looking forward to a well-deserved…
At Rainbow’s End
Written by Richard McFarland As far back as I can remember people would talk about the Leprechaun's gold at the end of the rainbow. So much so that urban legends…
Bottled Music
Written by Lisa Williams “Hello,” a deep female alto voice spoke out. “Rub-A-Dub-Dub. Can you hear me,” she asked? The startled woman looked around her living room and did not…
Harold and Milo
Written by: DeAnna Erdmann “You’re the guy from the news, aren’t you? The one who lost his wife in the house fire and whose kid has leukemia?” asked the woman.…
Dental Patient Battle Cry
Written by Larry Schecter, DMD Friday morning at Epes (pronounced epps) Dental Center at Fort Mead, Maryland and the weekend is already aka “finally” here. I happily arrive and park…