Monthly Archives: June 2020

This is my entry for round 5 of the Florida Weekly writers challenge. The picture/prompt is looking down a stretch of railroad tracks terminating at the horizon.  Several boys are gathering in a field off to the side of the … Continue reading →

In the past, we settled our political differences with pins. “I Like Ike” was a simple statement inviting others to do the same. It was a polite request that was printed over a picture of a smiling figure resembling everyone’s … Continue reading →

  THE GROUP   They would get together every night during the long hot summer in New York City. They met on the roof on the top of a six-story tenement on the upper west side; 109 W. 97th Street, … Continue reading →

For those of you following or submitting stories to Florida Weekly writing contest, this is my submission for round 4. The prompt is a picture of a corporate jet flying overhead. The Visitor You might think this assignment would please … Continue reading →

Dr. Gupta is now my primary care physician. He has seen me for weekly visits for several months. I trust him. He stares into my soul and says I am in the high risk pool. I like to feel I … Continue reading →