At The Tip of The Quill

The Random Scribblings of an Ink-Stained Mother and Storyteller

The Resilience of Hanukkah Lights in the Midst of Dark Times

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Dec 15, 2023
5 min

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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Nov 29, 2023
2 min

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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Jun 21, 2022
1 min

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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Laughter is the Best Medicine (A Father's perspective on the birth of our son)

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Jun 19, 2022
5 min

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 8, 2022
1 min

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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my first girlfriend (not a girl who was a friend)

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Jun 2, 2022
6 min

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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Thank You for Saving my Son's Life (and My Sanity)

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May 9, 2022
8 min

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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I Expected... (...this not to be a rant)

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Nov 9, 2021
1 min

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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Sep 16, 2021
2 min

My Bladder is Our New Puppy

When generational curses come back to haunt you... 40 years later...

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In The Nick of Time (or: Why Bath Ideas Are The Best Ideas)

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Aug 26, 2021
5 min

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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Jul 9, 2021
2 min

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 7, 2021
2 min

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 5, 2021
3 min

Through an Amber Glass

The power of inclusion .. and unexpected treasure.

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Jul 5, 2021
3 min

A Jar of Paint and Butterflies

The dream which cemented this site's creation

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Jun 22, 2021
2 min

Hello Friend Park, We Missed You

Remembering how to play during our first park foray since COVID

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Jun 21, 2021
1 min

The Course of Grief

A take on grief, by Aimee Ginsburg Bikel

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Feb 25, 2021
1 min

Squish'n Bugs

Dads are way cooler than Moms... 'cept for bugs?

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Apr 7, 2020
1 min

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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Feb 25, 2020
1 min

Thick Like A Horse

I run a lot. But .. not too much.

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Jan 20, 2020
2 min

Wanna Know A Secret?

A lesson learned via a conversation with the 6 yo.

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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.

All are welcome, who come in peace.

Blessings & Best,

- Z. A. Quillfire

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