Another Short Story from Elaine Carlson
"Harry is dead," Margaret said. "What should we do?"
"One
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By Elaine Carlson
Yesterday I looked online to see if some of my recent book orders had been
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By Elaine Carlson
It is difficult for me to stop thinking about the Elizabeth Holmes Fraud Trail.
I
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By Elaine Carlson
"When I think back
On all the crap I learned in high school.
It's a wonder
I can
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A Sbort Short Story by Elaine Carlson
"To Make A Long Story Short …"
"I am in a rush," I say. "I
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A Short Story by Elaine Carlson
"I came to see Janet Mason."
"She doesn't want any visitors."
"I
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By Elaine Carlson
I know we just had an important anniversary but the news I have been following
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By Elaine Carlson
In a letter I told my sister, "I am now a columnist." I wanted her to know I
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By Elaine Carlson
I think it was in March or April of last year when my husband and I went to the
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[Editor's Note: This should have been published last week, but the editor forgot!]
Another Short Story by Elaine
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Before I went out the other day I reached for my lipstick. Quickly I told myself I
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Another Short Story by Elaine Carlson
"Judy," she says, "You should know my house has
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By Elaine Carlson
What do I want that costs $200 on Amazon Prime? For about two weeks I have been
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By Elaine Carlson
Monday I was checking my email when I saw that Carolyn, a high school classmate,
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By Elaine Carlson
June was a party month. Two cousins invited me to their mother's 100th Birthday
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By Elaine Carlson
The British author Terry Pratchett said, "In ancient times cats were worshiped as
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A Short Story by Elaine Carlson
"You can't believe the thrill," he said. "There probably isn't any
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By Elaine Carlson
"Social justice is for everyone, including people with disabilities." Marlee
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By Elaine Carlson
I was pleased when I read "Local ACLU Chapter, Town of Silver City, Partner to
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By Elaine Carlson
Recently I had a good time at the library. I am glad they opened up after having
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But A Few Tales of the Well Known
By Elaine Carlson
The other day on YouTube I watched Orson
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By Elaine Carlson
"Her name is Saint Bernard."
"She is a beautiful cat."
"We named her before we
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By Elaine Carlson
At least I have electricity. At least I have Clara and Brad. Clara is my cat and
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By Elaine Carlson
Who thinks James Cameron's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991) starring Arnold
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By Elaine Carlson
"Yeah Gawds, What do I have here?" I said to myself one Saturday morning.
What I
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