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The Random Scribblings of an Ink-Stained Mother and Storyteller
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The Resilience of Hanukkah Lights in the Midst of Dark Times
How could we possibly celebrate a festival of lights when times feel dark?
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Dec 15, 20235 min read
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A Grandmother's Legacy
There are three things which stand out in my mind every time I think of my grandmother...
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Nov 29, 20232 min read
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I wonder what my cat named me?
A writing prompt from an internet meme posted by a friend. I wonder what my cat named me? Did she perhaps think me elegant? Perhaps I'm...
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Jun 21, 20221 min read
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Laughter is the Best Medicine (A Father's perspective on the birth of our son)
By: guest author Jared A.
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Jun 19, 20225 min read
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Buckles' Bubbly Bubble Bath
A children's first reader story specifically requested, named, and edited by the 8-year-old, as a gift for her little brother.
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Jun 8, 20221 min read
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my first girlfriend (not a girl who was a friend)
I met the girl I will call Angel in elementary school....We bonded over a mutual love of books.
(A Tale from Two Sides of a Squiggly Line)
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Jun 2, 20226 min read
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Thank You for Saving my Son's Life (and My Sanity)
It's taken me a while to process the highs and lows of the delivery of my son, but now I can view it all through the lens of gratitude.
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May 9, 20228 min read
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I Expected... (...this not to be a rant)
The writing prompt was 'Expectations'
I expected something happy.
(Trigger Warning: DV, loss)
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Nov 9, 20211 min read
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My Bladder is Our New Puppy
When generational curses come back to haunt you... 40 years later...
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Sep 16, 20212 min read
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In The Nick of Time (or: Why Bath Ideas Are The Best Ideas)
My muse asked the question, "Why do stories always come in the bath?"
I had to answer. We don't choose our muses. Our muses choose us.
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Aug 26, 20215 min read
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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Princess
"How do I choose between my bright red cheeks, confession of all generational sins, motherly justice for all and hysterics?"
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Jul 9, 20212 min read
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The Empty, Aching Gap of Loneliness
Dedicated to a most darling and precious soul who hurts so very deeply today.
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Jul 7, 20212 min read
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Through an Amber Glass
The power of inclusion .. and unexpected treasure.
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Jul 5, 20213 min read
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A Jar of Paint and Butterflies
The dream which cemented this site's creation
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Jul 5, 20213 min read
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Hello Friend Park, We Missed You
Remembering how to play during our first park foray since COVID
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Jun 22, 20212 min read
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The Course of Grief
A take on grief, by Aimee Ginsburg Bikel
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Jun 21, 20211 min read
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Squish'n Bugs
Dads are way cooler than Moms... 'cept for bugs?
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Feb 25, 20211 min read
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Bees Sting - Unless they Don't
It's amazing how not-you one can be when one puts a small human first.
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Apr 7, 20201 min read
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Thick Like A Horse
I run a lot. But .. not too much.
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Feb 25, 20201 min read
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Wanna Know A Secret?
A lesson learned via a conversation with the 6 yo.
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Jan 20, 20202 min read
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Do you have a story to share?
If your story creates a smile, I'm delighted to pass it along. You get double star points if you include to whom you wish to dedicate your tale.
Regardless of if you're here to read or as a fellow storyteller to write, you're always welcome to pull up a chair, pour a coffee or tea, and stay awhile.
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All are welcome, who come in peace.
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Blessings & Best,
​- Z. A. Quillfire
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