Judey Kalchik

Joined February 2021

511 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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Mottos for the New Year
'New Year, New You!' 'Let bygones be bygones!' 'Bye 2023! Don't let the door hit you on the way out!' 'I'm so ready to start over!'
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Motivation
Be Prepared for the Upcoming ‘Quiet’ Promotion Season
January is the month with the biggest number of involuntary job loss each year. I am SURE you are prepared, having read the article below. If you haven't prepped for it yet, it's not too late!
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Journal
Holiday for Two
Back from Midnight Mass, blessings reflected, O Holy Night sung. Dishes are washed, Presents all wrapped; The stockings are hung.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
O! To Be Held By You Once More!
I don't know how long I can hide this grief. My sobs restrain and howling quell. This life is short and Time's a thief. ~
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
"Why So Books Have So Many Words?"
"Why do books have so many words?" you asked me. “So many” is a relative term. If it is an engrossing book, one that I have eagerly read
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
The Papal Announcement
Over 60 years ago my mother had a miscarriage. It was her third pregnancy in as many years. She lost a lot of blood and required a transfusion. She got hepatitis from the blood transfusion. The disease ruined her liver. She died when I was just over 3 years old.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Humans
Under Construction
I’ve lived in Michigan for almost 20 years. People ask me if it was difficult moving here from Pennsylvania. How hard was it to get used to the weather?
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Motivation
A Bookseller's Week Before Christmas
It’s the week of Christmas and they run through the store Searching for baubles and just-one-gift-more. They’re sure we are hiding
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Ease Out 2023 With These Easy Prompts
Fifteen days left of this year (depending on when you are reading this on Saturday 12/16, you could likely squeeze in the .5 bonus prompt, too).
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Writers
Little Things Mean a Lot
Ten years ago I joined Toastmasters in January. One of the women there made such an effort to be welcoming. She made me feel like I belonged.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Motivation
The 12 Days of Christmas Controversy. Top Story - December 2023.
Some people are positive that today is the first day of the 12 Days of Christmas... Partridge in a Pear Tree and all that. To them- this will be an awkward read that might get them a bit 'het up'. Nonetheless, we will carry forward.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in History
Index
The guide You Can Find It! Identifying AI-Assisted and Generated Content was created using sample content written on the Vocal platform. Twelve pieces were originally selected, but one was deleted after the guide began.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Chapters