A crash of thunder set me straight up, in time to see the lightening fill my little cabin bedroom. That was close. What time is ...

How can I possibly be sitting outside at 7:29 p.m. on a June evening and not be inhaling bugs? I get that we lack bugs ...

People of a certain age will be able to finish these phrases and likely be able to sing the jingle. This might bring a smile ...

Silence or breaking silence? Deciding or not deciding? Showing up or not showing up? As a writer, I have difficulty sticking to word counts. A ...

The voices in my head have picked up the noises in the atmosphere. I have signed a barrage of petitions resulting in a deluge of ...

Sisu (Finnish) Noun: A special strength and determination to continue on in moments of adversity; having grit, bravery, and resilience: refusing to give up

If you wish to have the author read this story to you, check the link below. The following short story was written in 2016 and ...

In the north, meteorologists have added “wind chill” to their weather reports. They elongate their updates with “the temperature feels like” and “polar winds” coming ...

Illinois used to be a lot further away from northern Wisconsin than it is today. “Consider the roads,” Charles began. “Today’s expressways were once two-lane ...