Dana Crandell

Joined November 2021

313 stories

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Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.

Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist

My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity

The Upland Soul

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Sensa "Hugh" Moore
Sensa "Hugh" Moore passed quietly in January, 2024, after a long battle with complications from COVID-19, with several other contributing factors cited. Born to Further and Annie Moore in Hey, MO, his parents have requested his birthdate be withheld, stating, "We prefer to think of him as ageless."
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Fiction
Opening the Door to 2024
Can you feel it? Can you hear it knocking? A new year is testing the latch and looking for gaps in the weatherstripping. In a few hours' time, we'll open that door and let it in, each at our own specific time and in our own way. Well, those of us who live on Earth, use the Gregorian calendar, and consider the beginning of the year to be January 1.
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Writers
What You Read is What You Get
What type of writer do you feel you are? There are many answers that come to mind for this one, and not all are complimentary. Overall, though, I think I'll have to go with "undisciplined."
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Writers
You and Me and Vocal, 2023. Runner-Up in Villanelle Challenge. Top Story - December 2023.
We gave the best of us, for all to see. In poem and prose, we bared our writers' souls, And penned our way through twenty twenty-three.
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Poets
Who am I, Today?. Content Warning.
I've thought about the Identity Challenge for a while now, and it stands out for me in two ways: 1) It's definitely a challenge for me. The concept of “identity” can be interpreted in different ways, and I have some thoughts about the current social norm.
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Humans
Biscuit. Top Story - December 2023.
We bought a little robot To help us clean the floor. It wasn't real expensive, We could have spent much more, * But all the bells and whistles,
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Poets
The Day After. Top Story - November 2023. Content Warning.
The air's a little heavy today. A winter storm blew in overnight and a bitter wind is reminding me that it's the end of November and the end of another year is just around the corner.
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Families
Under The Rough Exterior
Separate collections of stardust, Together in one place, we fell, Each with our own chips and scratches. Each with our stories to tell.
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Poets
The Calm of the Sea. Top Story - November 2023. Content Warning.
Hypnotically rhythmic, Pushing steadily shoreward, Swells timed perfectly. Rising. Falling. Placidly gliding ahead, Keeping the pace,
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Poets
Good Gravy!
Friends, I am the gravy master, without peer. Come Thanksgiving, Christmas, anytime of year. Cream with sausage for your biscuit.
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Poets
Sparkletoots
A/N: I realize the Neolomicro Challenge closed yesterday. I managed to get one entry in and I hadn't intended to do another one, so that's ok. The fact is, while accompanying my wife to Hobby Lobby today, it occurred to me how her Christmas Spirit shines in the custom stockings she's constantly knitting this time of year. My mind being what is, something came to mind, and well, I'll just leave this right here.
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Fiction
Golden Hour. Top Story - November 2023.
As the fading darkness of the night succumbs To the light of a new day, a moment comes When the kiss of morning sun imparts a glow
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Poets