Leslie Writes
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Another struggling millennial. Writing is my creative outlet and stress reliever.
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I Made It to 100*. Top Story - November 2023.
This story has been sitting in my drafts for a while. I was nervous about boring people with a clip show of my Vocal portfolio. I've seen many of these Vocal milestone pieces on the platform and I figure, why not? I'll just spice it up with my signature wit and optimism.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Writers
Crenvy
“Hon, we have to get some dinner. I’m starving!” “Fine, Mom, after this episode. There’s only five minutes left.” Grace has to turn off the television to stop her daughter from starting another episode of her favorite cartoon featuring those adolescent mutant reptiles. She lures the girl into the car with the promise that she can pick the restaurant.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Fiction
Halloween Vibes Starring Vincent Price . Top Story - October 2023.
Millennials might know him as the old guy who recited the spooky spoken word sequence at the end of Michael Jackson’s 1984 mega hit, Thriller. Here's a video of Price reciting the piece live on The Joan Rivers Show.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Geeks
Tonight We Dine on Cringe
Waiter brought our food Told us to enjoy our meal Then I said, “You too!” *********************** Has this ever happened to you? If it does, please let it go. Don't beat yourself up. The person on the receiving end of your well intentioned misfire has heard it before. You're not the first and you certainly wont be the last. Relax, my friend. Hydrate. Get some sleep and hold your head up high. You're only human after all.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Poets
Halloween Vibes to DIY for. Top Story - October 2023.
I am writing this series as a countdown to Halloween. It's my favorite holiday. Halloween has it all! Hayrides. Scary movies. Haunted houses. Trick or treat. Pumpkin spice and everything nice. If I can manage to pull it off, I'll be writing something with a spooky spin for one vocal community each week in October.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Lifehack
Totally Biased Review of Maria Bamford's New Memoir
I first learned about Maria Bamford in the 2005 documentary, The Comedians of Comedy. I had fallen in love with the comedy of Patton Oswalt after listening to his 2004 album Feelin’ Kinda Patton. It was one I quoted frequently to my comedian friends. So when I found out that he had a movie that centered around him and three other comics on tour, I snatched it up and watched it immediately.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in BookClub
Baby's Night Out. Top Story - September 2023. Content Warning.
**This story contains a mention of pregnancy and childbirth.** I just dropped my kid off at something called ‘Parent’s Night Out,' hosted by our Karate dojo. My husband is with his friends at their annual all day game we affectionately refer to as ‘all gay dame.’ So I have the night to myself. It occurred to me that I could use a clever title for my little solo excursion. My buddy Malinda offered ‘baby’s night out’ and I think that fits. It implies wandering in a childlike state of exploration for the simple pleasures in life. A rare treat for a mama with a nine to five and a husband who works most nights and weekends.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Writers
My First Foray into Publishing Short Stories Online
First let me admit that I have a terrible memory. Because of my anxiety, my mind loves to focus on awkward and painful memories. The failures instead of the triumphs. How far back should I go? My elementary school scribbles were just glorified spelling and penmanship exercises. I mostly remember the short stories and essays I wrote for my advanced placement English class in the eleventh grade.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Writers
Who Taught You How to Drive? . Top Story - August 2023.
If you’re a licensed driver with two parents, there was probably some discussion among them about who would be the one to teach you how to drive. There is always a nervous one and a brave one. I suppose if you had a single parent who fell into the nervous category, it may have been a job outsourced to an uncle or an official driving school if you were middle class enough.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Families
