A Rooftop Garden

Genre: Fiction Subject: Thought and Feeling Nation-X CHAPTER 1: A Supply Problem Sam was receiving the supplies of fresh herbs and vegetables in the kitchen from their delivery driver early on Tuesday morning at Still Water Restaurant. He noticed there were barely any...

Adult Friends.

Why is it so hard to make and retain friends as an adult female? Of all the problems I have experienced in life, making and keeping friends was never one of them. I still have friends from all previous phases of my life, so I’m grateful for that, but we are so...

Sister, or threat?

I’ve lived for a while now, and I can’t help but notice that so many women approach other women from one of two viewpoints: they are either a sister or a threat. Sometimes sisters are treated like threats, but overall if another woman thinks you are a sister,...

History Holds Surprises

Genre: Fiction Subject: The Power of Love Nation-X History Holds Surprises by Bridget May CHAPTER 1: A Change of Plans Mark Porter’s phone was ringing as he left work one evening. It was his Aunt Judy, and Mark happily took the call. “Hi Aunt Judy!” He exclaimed,...

Aging Parents/ Gen X

When I was in high school, I had a social studies teacher named Mr. Luke.  He was honest about everything and pulled no punches, straight talking and slightly cynical, and I loved him. At the time, he was the most authentic adult I knew. He used to drop truth bombs on...