Stories on This Week's Writing Prompt
Featured Story
Genius
I grew up to the sound of hushed whispering; entering a room and the conversation stopping; discussions behind closed doors . . .
Readers’ Choice
Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News
The story is about my father, who was born in 1909, got his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 1928 or '29, went to [...]
Sunrise, Sunset
Our cousin Betty, before she became a celebrity to the pre-school set, was in a Broadway musical called Cafe Crown.
An American family — myth, memory, imagination, and lies
One can only imagine the glories and horrors...
Grandpa Max’s Nose
My parents, who had thought it wonderful that I had grandpa Max's eyes, said it was unfortunate that I had his nose, too. Ah, [...]
The Old Man
As we know, not all myths are happy ones. And that certainly goes for family myths. So let me tell you about my maternal [...]
Aunt Miriam, Diva
My glamorous and beautiful great-aunt Miriam Elias lived a rather scandalous life, or so goes the family legend! Miriam was [...]
The Real Story Behind my Parents’ Love Letters
Now that my parents are gone, I realize there were so many questions I wish I had asked them. All I have now are their [...]
Anna Pavlova
My mother always had a wonderful sense of rhythm and a great ability to move her body to the beat of the music. I inherited [...]
Stories from the Previous Prompt
Children's TV Shows
Can You Tell Me How To Get to Sesame Street?
. . . it even had a breathtaking westerly view of the city promising fiery sunsets. That was all the drama I wanted.
Television Came Late in my Early Life
I don’t remember being jealous, but I went into “mooching mode” by watching other peoples’ televisions.
Other Recent Stories
Parlez-vous Francais?
When I retired after my long and happy career as a New York City high school librarian I had many options. I could apply for [...]
Prompted By Retirement
Retiring Expectations
I’m a planner. Like to have all Potentialities acknowledged, Surveyed, and appropriate Responses in hand and heart. [...]
Prompted By Retirement
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