I’ve done it. I’ve finally done it. I submitted two short stories for competition this morning and I am so excited! As long as I can remember, I’ve always been scribbling little stories, imaginings, essays, and musings, making the world around me my playground. I definitely feel a comradery with Anne of Green Gables. IContinue reading “Writer’s Digest 90th Annual Writing Competition”
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The Scablands
The world of Catchfly and the Songsmiths.
The Tale of Door
Once upon a time in Chicago, there was a very strong metal door named Door. He started out as a young punk rocker in the 70’s, opening up for some of the more famous punk venues.
Cast of Characters in The Songsmiths Saga
The cast of characters in the Songsmith Saga, part of the world of Catchfly.
The Songsmiths
A glimpse into the world of Catchfly, my post apocalyptic novel set in the year 2250. Mutated pesticides and crops kill off most of the world’s population, and the human element nearly takes care of the rest. Those that did survive, work hard to stay alive.
This is their story.
The Covid Vaccine #2
It had been the 28 days since I received my first Moderna Covid-19 mRNA vaccine and it was now time for the second dose, the booster shot. On January 29th (2021) at 3:16 pm (PST) I received the second in the 0.5 mL dose series in my right deltoid.
Tears of Gratitude
Today I had the honor and privilege of serving my community by administering the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine.
The Letter
The girl sat reading her book, completely oblivious to the outside world. The soft breeze fluttered the edges of the story she had yet to read. Absentmindedly, she slid her hand to the edge, finger preparing to turn the next page. The bright green tips of the fir tree she sat under waved slowly, lamenting like a sailor’s wife seeing her husband off to uncharted waters.
How To Take A Proper Blood Pressure Reading
A proper blood pressure reading can be tricky at times. I’ll go into detail about the things that can contribute to an inaccurate reading and what you can do to prevent it.
My Name is Dysphoria
My name is dysphoria
I am the keening of grief
The deep pit of sorrow
When everything seems most bleak
The Kara C Chronicles 