Judey Kalchik

Joined February 2021

522 stories

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It's my time to find and use my voice.

Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.

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Dare to Ask
The lessons I learned about keeping my wishes and desires to myself started early and repeated often. ~ I broke my mother’s cheese plate when I was about 8 years old. It was white, with a built-in lip around the edge, and a round raised spot on which the uncut cheese sat. A small dullish knife with a white handle completed the set.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Chapters
How Do You Congratulate AI?
There once was a stealthy 'Creator' Who planned to write original content 'later' But no one got wise And they earned 2nd prize
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Don't Go Chasing Followers!
Have you seen those articles, too? The ones encouraging people to subscribe to them on Vocal and promising a reciprocal subscription? They are chasing the vision of 10k followers that drive wanna-be influencers.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Writers
Is The Marvels a Subversive Film?
We have different definitions of a man, Bishop! The scathing reviews and 'I-told-you-so-s' regarding the new The Marvels reminded me of a video that circulated on social media a little while ago. It’s a clip from an hour-long Father’s Day sermon from author/speaker/Bishop T.D. Jakes.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Geeks
Cream Whipped Smooth
Frosty whip-cream trees Silent unseen sentinels Drivers rushing by photo by author A benefit of early-morning commuting is enjoying the smooth, unbroken, and just-fallen snow.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
10 Reasons You Should Subscribe to Me
Ten reasons why to me you should subscribe: 10) I seldom launch into diatribe 9) my aches and scars I do not describe 8) if you read me you read me, I don’t wheedle or bribe
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
How to Create a Group Fiction Story
Vocal is a great platform for Creators. It gives space to write, post, showcase, anchor, stretch our wings, and participate as desired with other writers.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Writers
Living the Sweet Life. Top Story - November 2023.
You know , it’s not really true what they say. I’ve heard that “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.” But it’s not true, not true at all. And I’ll throw in a bonus: Ignorance is NOT bliss, either!
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Longevity
That’s How The Light Comes Through
There are times in our life when the cracks and slivers of living are ~almost~ too much to bear. At those times it isn't likely to mean much when people say 'you'll get through this'
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Vocally Appreciative . Top Story - October 2023.
Do you read then press the heart? Or do you press before you start? You heart because you know the name? Or heart unknown writers just the same?
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
What Kind of Crab Are You?
This article came about after I read the latest from Vocal Creator Jazzy. If you haven't read it yet, stop and do so: Jazzy hit the nail on the head- we are crabs in a bucket; here on Vocal and in life, too.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Humans
Careful! They're Cuffing the Newbies!
This is the second of two articles on Cuffing Season. The first article looks at it from the viewpoint of personal relationships.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Journal