Stardust by Melissa Auburn

Stardust by Melissa Auburn

Stardust “It’s time.” “Now?” “Yes. You better come now… today… as soon as you can.” It’s Clara.  My sister’s voice is unusually soft, unstable. On the plane, the sun has already set and it’s a dark clear night.  From my window seat I gaze down at the...
It’s a Matter of Record/Opinion by Scott Thomas Outlar

It’s a Matter of Record/Opinion by Scott Thomas Outlar

It’s a Matter of Record/Opinion Tell me something meaningful and make sure I believe it before you double down my debts.   Then dance in your pride and vanity. Then dance in your ignorance and vanity. Then dance in your shaken identity. Then dance, then dance,...
Freshly Baked Bread by Phyliss Merion Shanken

Freshly Baked Bread by Phyliss Merion Shanken

Freshly Baked Bread   “Happy birthday, Mom!” Carol’s sing-song voice came through Mom’s kitchen speaker phone. “Oh, Carol, I’m glad it’s you, honey. I was going to call you tonight because I wanted to tell you that Dad and I have a present for you.” “But, Mom, It’s...