life

On Turning 83

Reflections on aging in the “fourth quarter of existence,” a forthright assessment of what life holds if lucky enough…

One-Way Flight

When the devastating blow of an unexpected betrayal is soothed by the therapeutic balm of family, and of home……

White Motherfucker

The story of how a producer and filmmaker earned a crude, but loving and highly appropriate, moniker from a…

In Memory of Watermelons

As thoughts of watermelons open a window to the past, it becomes clear the significance the seemingly-mundane may hold……

World Wearniess

A short story in which a tired octogenarian contemplates pushing back against the indifferent world, and ponders letting go……

Takes All Kinds

A work of creative nonfiction that considers the most admirable qualities that humans possess… by: David Raney “Human kindness…

Unmatched

An author, and expecting mother, grapples with re-entering the sphere of creative writing after spending so many years away…

Show Biz

The unlikely story of an author and music aficionado stepping into a roll shooting music videos, producing records, and…

Brahms’ Andante

The power of music: How a familiar melody initiated a bittersweet recalling of a dear childhood friend… by: Matias…