short story
Twilight
I watched as the beaten-up paddock Ute drove down the dusty road, carrying my Ella and our kelpie pup inside. Those same wheels that would go fetch lost sheep was now town-bound, towards safety. I wanted to go, and I knew I should have, but I couldn't lose the house, not like this.
By Estella Stepic4 years ago in Earth
How High's The Water
It was a warm and sunny afternoon in April. We knew our rainy season was approaching but it wasn’t here yet. At least, not according to the meteorologists. Florida’s rainy season is supposed to begin June first of each year and just like our hurricane season, end on November first of each year. A meteorologist will also predict our water levels.
By Margaret Brennan4 years ago in Earth
Unforgettable Experiences
Remember being young and listening to your parents' conversations? Remember listening in and shaking your head in disbelief? I was one of those kids who loved listening to my parents' conversations, and I always thought they were exaggerating; there was no way. Sometimes they were exaggerating others; they were under exaggerating. I remember being eight-years-old listening to my mom and her friends talk about earthquakes, and I was like, earthquakes? What is that? They told me it's when the earth would shake due to sudden movements along the faults of the earth. Eight-year-old me was like this one of their over-exaggeration stories. There's no way the earth could shake; just crazy. Then, a year later, on January 12, 2010, everything went down, literally!
By Lyn Saint Cyr4 years ago in Earth
Scouting for Adults
More than half of the eighteen years I've spent on this planet have been spent as a scout. To be honest, I think being a scout is something I'll keep for the rest of my life, even if they become tired of me and toss me out. For the past 10 years, Scouting has been the most interesting, adventurous, supporting, caring, and challenging aspect of my life, and I hope it will continue to be for the next ten.
By Alexa Rose4 years ago in Earth
Insurance Organizations Discovering the Value of On-demand Services
By Ratika Gupta The modern insurance business faces multiple new and unique challenges, from keeping up with regulatory reforms and rapidly evolving customer needs to facing increased market competition from new, digital-first entrants, all while searching for the next generation of talent in an ultra-competitive labor market.
By Xceedance Consulting4 years ago in Earth
For the Love of Freedom
by: Dennis R. Humphreys In a not-too-distant land, not that far away lies, a small country. It isn't distant from anywhere in the world, because it lies within the hearts of every freedom loving person that breathes. It isn't even far into the future. It is a small country, that until recently was left to their freedom because there wasn't anything anyone wanted from them... to live their lives as they saw fit for themselves, their families, and their fellow countrymen. Then unfortunately, one day, a key substance used in time travel was discovered. It was the only undiscovered natural resource the country had until now, and it put the country in the news. Tachyonite was the crystal... a beautiful nine sided, pale green crystal, too small to cut for jewelry and too soft for industrial uses, but it's properties were such, that it answered the need of scientists developing time travel. Overnight, this crystal of no important value when it was discovered four years ago, became invaluable.
By Dennis Humphreys4 years ago in Earth
Hidden in the City
When life brought me to Alexandria, VA, I was excited about moving to a big city that boasts the honor of being named one of the coolest cities to live in. I was excited to move into our beautiful apartment, across the street from a quaint little park and a moment's walk from the “Kiss and Ride” metro station. I looked forward to window shopping on King Street, quick trips to D.C., and endless new eateries to discover.
By Emma Wilson4 years ago in Earth
Learning More About This Magical Frame of Mind is Mandatory. . The Pura Vida Lifestyle Will Change Your Life. .
The Time Spent Watching People Here in Costa Rica. It's a Totally New Culture for Many! An Exploration of Something You've Never Seen Before! One of My Favorite Things to Do is to Stop at the Corner Soda, Grab a Cup of Hot Coffee So Early in the Morning, Head Off to the Local Park, Sit on a Bench & Watch the World Go By. .
By William "Skip" Licht4 years ago in Earth
