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Writer = Oak, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Writer = Oak “Money grows on the tree of persistence.” —Japanese proverb Two weeks ago, my wife and I journeyed to Pymatuning State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania to spend a week camping amidst … Continue reading
Passion and Awe, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Passion and Awe I stood on the brink, a palette of colors splayed before me like a surrealistic painting. It was just before 6:00 a.m., and I was alone—lost in a vision unlike … Continue reading
Nature and the Creative Writer, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Nature and the Creative Writer The other day, my wife and I drove up to Fowler’s Hollow State Park, a 104-acre enclave on the edge of Tuscarora State Forest in Perry County. It … Continue reading
Resolution, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Resolution Like millions of other folks, you most likely committed yourself to some New Year’s resolutions—lose some weight, call your relatives more often, read more books, clean out the garage, or save money … Continue reading
The End, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks The End Recently, I met with a former student. Over tall cups of coffee, she told me about the challenges and difficulties she experiences every day as an inner city teacher. She regaled … Continue reading
Eyes, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Eyes In October I had cataract surgery—first the right eye and then, two weeks later, the left eye. Part of the procedure involved the placement of a new lens inside each eye in … Continue reading
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Dedication, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Dedication Tubby, our cat of eighteen years, passed away on August 22, 2019. Tubby was my constant writing companion. Each morning at 5:30, he’d wait for me by the bedroom door. As soon … Continue reading
#Vacation: “Short Relief,” a Poem by Charles Filson
Short Relief by Charles Filson Vacation time has come at last the books are laid to rest. Thoughts are turned to swimming holes, There’s no time for taking tests. Taking trips with Mom and Dad if only for a day, … Continue reading
#Vacation: Summer Sunflowers, by Lynne Dempsey
Summer Sunflowers By Lynne Dempsey Lynne made a deal with a teenage family member. If they did something outside their comfort zone, she would, too. They held up their end of the bargain. So, here is Lynne’s illustration. A … Continue reading
#Vacation: “Beach Walking,” a Poem by Chrissa Pedersen
Beach Walking By Chrissa Pedersen I’ve forgotten how, To walk on the beach. Finding that line Where the sand is firm, But not so hard it hurts my feet. Sand—fresh washed by the sea. “I agree,” I say to no … Continue reading
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