A monthly drop of stories, reflection, and writing prompts. This issue: first dates, overthinking, and a little spring rebirth.
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On Percocet
Yesterday, I felt the worst pain in my life after waking up from ACL surgery. The anesthesiologist said they put a nerve block in “to reduce the pain by 80%.” I call bullshit. I cried. I moaned and I swore. I wondered if the pain was similar to getting shot, and I understood why menContinueContinue reading “On Percocet”
A Pilot and a Passenger: Between Maine and Boston
Our pilot, Oscar, spoke in a clear and confident voice. He uttered just one “um” as if he was remembering where he was. “…and we thank you for choosing Cape Air.” He lacked a Maine or even a Boston accent, seeming to hail from somewhere other then our origin or destination. Lecturing us on theContinueContinue reading “A Pilot and a Passenger: Between Maine and Boston”
Interstellar Gummies
Watch this film! SPOILERS AHEAD: Subscriber Content A note to self: don’t watch Interstellar after consuming a gummy (they weren’t Welchs). Those are two experiences meant to be separate. Interstellar is probably one of the best films I’ve watched recently…regardless of the added gummy influence. I was surprised at myself for not having watched itContinueContinue reading “Interstellar Gummies”
Algon Forks II – Fiction
Algon Forks is a proposed community emphasizing self-sufficiency and connection among its 45 families through various businesses and services, such as a bakery and schoolhouse. Key features include shared tools, solar power, and conflict resolution methods. While aiming for sustainability, trade with outsiders is necessary. The concept seeks to cultivate a positive, collaborative environment.
Algon Forks: A Self-Sufficient Society – Fiction
Algon Forks is a self-sufficient community in Maine with 45 households focused on bartering and cooperation. Members trade goods and services using community credits based on work hours. The society emphasizes community participation, skill diversity, and active relationships through events. Governance follows a classic town hall model managed by a rotating select board.
Why You (and I) Need a Writing Group
Writing is a solo journey—just you, your wandering thoughts, and a collection of Crown Royal bags in a kitchen drawer accumulating like some kind of secret weird writer shrine. But at some point, we must admit that staring at a blank screen and debating whether to start a new project, edit an old story, orContinueContinue reading “Why You (and I) Need a Writing Group”
Beast or God: Self Sufficiency in the Modern Age
Aristotle wrote in Politics that “the man who is isolated, who is unable to share in the benefit of political association…because he is already self sufficient, is no part of the city, and must therefore be either a beast or a god” (1253a25). He was born over 2,400 years ago. Yeah, we’re talking the BCs.ContinueContinue reading “Beast or God: Self Sufficiency in the Modern Age”
Early Morning Philosophy
I woke up early today, at least for me. At 5:15, I escaped from a dream that offered nostalgia and a pinch of regret, if only briefly. I considered going back to sleep and even closed my eyes in this effort. However, my mind was awake and my eyelids preferred to be open. I startedContinueContinue reading “Early Morning Philosophy”
Reenactor Withdrawals
I’m experiencing reenacting withdrawals. If there’s one negative about my current location, it’s the distance from my friends and comrades. From my classroom, I see flurries of snow. I can’t tell if they come from the heavens or the snow guns on Sugarloaf. I have coffee in a new mug I received during Christmas. AndContinueContinue reading “Reenactor Withdrawals”