Maureen Morrissey
Bio
Maureen Morrissey is a writer, retired educator, dog mommy, traveler, and recently, half-marathon runner. In her spare time, she volunteers at animal shelters and investigates the quality of rooftop bars in New York City, her hometown.
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Twelve Days of Grandkids
We are so happy to be healthy and well enough to watch our grandsons while our daughter and her hubby take their first vacation in years. They’ll be heading to Hawaii for nearly two weeks. Not only are they going to be nearly five thousand miles away, but six hours earlier than us on the clock. This is for real. We’re on our own.
By Maureen Morrissey3 years ago in Families
PLEASE Stop Calling "Self-Publishing!"
Slumdog Millionaire, Silence of the Lambs, Brokeback Mountain and most recently, Everything Everywhere All at Once; what do they have in common? They are on the list of highest-grossing indie movies of all time. You might be very, very surprised to see some of the other titles on that list. I know I was.
By Maureen Morrissey3 years ago in Humans
Woven: Six Stories, One Epic Journey
Glen’s Story Padraig stood, filthy felt hat in his bony hand, about halfway back in the line from the door. The line moved a few meters, and he took unsteady steps, almost falling over his little brother who was crouched in front of him, with his head on his knees.
By Maureen Morrissey3 years ago in Fiction
Yellow Balloon
The string in Marley’s tiny hand felt alive, like a really skinny worm trying to get away. As she stood on the small plot of grass outside her apartment building in the sunny warmth, she only had eyes for the yellow balloon that hovered a few feet above her.
By Maureen Morrissey3 years ago in Fiction
