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Starting Over. Content Warning.
I didn’t see it coming… being fired from the very job that led me to move back to Lahaina after years of living on the North shore and Upcountry Maui… the shock and surprise of again being thrust into the unknown without a plan or a direction.
By Tanja Kaia Kala6 months ago in Fiction
'The Wizard of Oz' is a Musical Gem at North Shore Music Theatre
Follow the yellow brick road. North Shore Music Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz, a timeless classic based on the story written by L. Frank Baum. Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, are swept up by a twister and land in the magical world of Oz. With the help of new friends, they journey to meet the mysterious wizard to return Dorothy home.
By Marielle Sabbag7 months ago in Geeks
Where the Sun Meets the Earth. Runner-Up in History Would’ve Burned This Page Challenge.
The red Nebraska sun had dipped down to kiss the tops of the corn stalk sentinels, silhouetting them against the burnt orange sky as they marched off to the horizon. Howard slowly meandered back to the farm house, a rivulet of sweat slipped down his neck under the collar of his work shirt and his muscles ached from a long day of working the fields with his brother. As he neared the rickety old porch he spotted his sister bent over a bucket shucking fresh picked ears of corn. A soft breeze floated past, carrying the sound of Lorna Belle’s gentle voice.
By A. J. Schoenfeld8 months ago in History
Songs I Woke Up To: Daði Freyr (Daði & Gagnamagnið) - Think About Things
Hello! And welcome to the very first edition of Songs I Woke Up To, where I tell you about the song that I woke up today. To clarify, I don't mean the song that was playing on a radio or phone when I woke up, I mean the song that was already blasting away on repeat in the back of my brain before I even opened my eyes.
By John Dodge6 months ago in Beat
Another Scroll
Back in the 2020s, I was a fledgling influencer running romance scams on the internet. I singled out lonely people, those who spent too much time on dating apps, constantly swiping in search of someone more attractive than themselves. I would create new personas: charming, attentive, just flawed enough to feel real. “Send $500 for a plane ticket and I’ll be there,” I would say through a thousand fake accounts. After my well-trained words, many sent money.
By Scott Christenson🌴7 months ago in Fiction
Three Little Fools and the Big Bad Shareholder
Once upon a time, there were three little fools. Not mean fools. Just... a bit naive. A little too hopeful. Overflowing with good intentions and degrees that no longer paid the rent. They had ideas, subscriptions to collaborative tools, and a shared desire to be free in a world run by blurry clients and clearer algorithms.
By Alain SUPPINI7 months ago in Fiction
Snowball and the Echo Key
For Mikeydred's July prompt The loudest words are heard--in silence. 🐶🦴🐶🦴🐶🦴🐶🦴🐶🦴🗣️🐾 🐶🦴🐶🦴🐶🦴🐶🦴🐶🦴🗣️🐾 Snowball and her owner, Michelle, loved the rustic charm of Weston in July--the lush, green fields of summer and countless apple orchards made it every little dog's dream.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin7 months ago in Fiction
