It’s been a relatively long time, at least as the concept’s understood in the 21st century, but it has not been an inactive time. Several pieces have been sent to various publications for consideration (and ultimate rejection) but until the …
A Bigger Bear
Eternal Hope Springs https://vanishingpirates.com/portfolio/eternal-hope-springs/ The Scene: Bob-Ed’s front porch. It’s morning, cool clear and quiet. Grady sits in a rocking chair reading an old newspaper. Broderick is sitting on the porch rail to the right bearing a look of deep …
Ring of Bells to Peal for Peace
Also rather belatedly the time has come to announce the first paid piece has been published in the most unlikely of places. I hesitated a great deal over letting friends and family know fearing the shock may be too much …
Strip to Freedom
Somewhat belatedly is an announcement of the first publishing success. A piece was accepted by the magazine BLYNKT. They accepted a vignette called Strip to Freedom. It’s a contemplation on the trials and tribulations of young graduates today who must …
Saturday Morning
Solitary rower heading back from market. It’s Saturday. Nowhere to be. Light strain on the oar – feeling the grain of the wood. Drawing in the air on the sea. Riding the tide, heartbeat of the ocean. Steady homeward with …
First Day of Retirement
Oh quiet morning! At last the last week! Now it’s official. I am an antique. No meetings today, no calls to make, no shifting the shiftless, no mindless earache. Today’s plan now I’m thrown out as scrap: Enjoy a good …
Friends
Remember long ago we ran along the beach? The water was so very cold. You found a starfish. I found a crab. We tried to divine all the secrets they hold. We vowed to stay friends no matter what may …
A Soul Without Quality
Eternal Hope Springs https://vanishingpirates.com/portfolio/eternal-hope-springs/ The Scene: Bob-Ed’s front porch. Drizzle swirls from a grey sky. It’s warm. Grady and Pete rock gently while sipping coffee. A Soul Without Quality “Whatever happened to Purdy Smith?” asked Grady. “Who cares.” said Pete. …
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