Julie Lacksonen

Joined January 2021

307 stories

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Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.

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Independent Spirit
Please enjoy this song as you read, keeping in mind that it was written by Irving Berlin, an Israeli American, and performed, in this case, mostly by Celin Dion, a Canadian American, to benefit the Twin Towers Fund.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Humans
The Storyweaver
There have not always been dragons in the valley, but because our Storyweavers learned how to control them, we now welcome them.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Fiction
It Starts with a Smile
It starts with a smile, Coy or confident, careless or cautious It starts with a glance, Bashful or bold, blushing or brave
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Poets
Karma
This is a story by the members of The Vocal Creator's Saloon Facebook group. Here are the links to the previous submissions:
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Fiction
Simba to the Rescue
This is no ordinary kitten. Oh, sure, she purrs when she's content. She cries when she's hungry. She looks cute like so many other feline friends, but I assure you, Simba is far from normal.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Fiction
Life, Debunked
My mother says my life is charmed. When I was born, my father gifted me with a charm necklace. It has a locket heart with a star symbol engraved on the front. Inside are pictures of my family.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Fiction
New Horizons
This is my 240th wakeup. The headache isn’t quite as bad as the last time. I still wish there were a way to cross space through a wormhole like in old cinema movies. Cryogenics have improved, but it’s still not for sissies. We are awakened every 60 days to offset the effects of atrophy.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Fiction
Into the Storm
Foreboding sky Surging gusts Rising downpours Into the storm Fear * Coldness Torrential rains Raging winds
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Poets
Boom, Bah, Tick, Tok
Music is art that goes in your ears and straight to your heart. I am a music teacher. I go so far as to say that it’s the biggest part of my identity, and one of which I am extremely proud. I've been teaching at the same public school for 34 years. Is it always easy? No. Do I sometimes get frustrated? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. I love it!
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Beat
Casting Judgement
“You!” she shrieked with confidence. “Surely it was you.” With a single finger pointing, she cast judgment, like she knew.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Poets
The Red Bridge
I am a foot bridge, I'm tired and worn from years of boots and shoes. My wood is cracking, and I have been blocked off from human use.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Poets
Summer Heat
For those who think that war is but a game, I now present a battle of repute Though no one knows precisely who's to blame,
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Poets

Julie Lacksonen

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Independent Spirit

The Storyweaver

It Starts with a Smile

Karma

Simba to the Rescue

Life, Debunked

New Horizons

Into the Storm

Boom, Bah, Tick, Tok

Casting Judgement

The Red Bridge

Summer Heat

Achievements (4)