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Seattle Nightlife Report: Pony
Mid-winter Friday night. Early but already so dark. The days are getting longer but 6 PM is still pitch black. “Firepit!” You declare things after just a few seconds of solemn thought – not a request or suggestion, not a demand. Last week you walked around saying, “Hot tub?” to anyone who would listen. Or one afternoon you pointed at two men holding hands as they crossed 12th Avenue, looked me in the eyes and said, “Boyfriends.”
By Joe Nasta | Seattle foodie poetabout a month ago in Wander
Beyond Words. Runner-up in Travel Snaps Challenge.
It was about halfway into my seven-week study abroad in rural Kenya that I realized I had not journaled a single time throughout the experience thus far. But even as I sat down that very evening, determined to commit some vital memories and reflections to my journal, I knew I wouldn't make much headway; there was a part of me that was opposed to trying to record this particular journey there. I wanted it to remain separate, unique, untouched by my 'ordinary' life back in upstate New York. In the end, I came away with not even one whole pageful of words.
By Gabriel Huizenga2 years ago in Wander
The Rise and Fall of Six Flags America
The first time I went to Six Flags was when I was 13, me and my siblings we were in Summer Camp in 2009. We go to pools every Friday and field trips like for instance, Washington Mystics WNBA game which was our first field trip. It was the last field trip before the end of summer camp. We went to the Six Flags in Bowie and we had the most upmost fun going fun rides including the roller coasters (mind you it’s my first time riding roller coasters at the time) after we rode on the rides including the water parks. My favorite ride at Six Flags was the Drop Zone and the Hurricane Harbor where the sharp waves come up and down and it became my all time favorite.
By Gladys W. Muturi4 months ago in Wander
Spring Break (In Summer)
It’s been a while since I’ve published on here, and as bills continue to rise I was considering reverting back to the free version, but I would miss the community, so have decided not to. I must get my money’s worth however, and write something!
By Matty Long7 months ago in Wander
Emphasizing The Whoosh; a March Perspective
Good afternoon, Vocal Media community and welcome to my first Monday huddle of March! Sorry I missed you last week but I couldn't capture my intended photographs to my liking which are relevant to my story. As an avid birder, I often capture their flight patterns on film, but for this particular prompt, the whoosh, I found my task a bit tricky, especially with the speed of the implied word.
By Marilyn Glover12 months ago in Wander
The Ridiculously Cute Squirrels of the Taj Mahal
There are a lot of rules about what you can and can't do and bring in to the Taj Mahal, but nature won't be governed. While there, I saw a cat (a surprisingly rare sight in Agra, compared to Mumbai - but maybe I just wasn't there long enough), a dog, several pink-bummed monkeys and hundreds of these tiny, pretty squirrels.
By TheSpinstress about a year ago in Wander
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Most recently published stories in Wander.
Escape the Australian Winter: Your Ultimate Sri Lanka Escape (June – August). AI-Generated.
As the first frost settles over the suburbs of Melbourne and the winds pick up across Sydney Harbour, a collective longing for the sun begins to stir. While most Australians look toward the predictable resorts of Bali or Fiji, a more exotic, soul-stirring alternative awaits just across the Indian Ocean.
By Seth Marshal44 minutes ago in Wander
How Much For A Cup of Coffee? The Most Expensive Coffee In London
People might argue that Coffee is an American import, which came over during the early 90s, when coffee shops started spring up all over London. Coffee has been part of the London scene for centuries, in fact as far back as 1652.
By Tabby Londonabout 3 hours ago in Wander
The Top 10 Traditional French Dishes That Warm the Heart
French cuisine is not only about fine dining or artistic plates. At its core, it is home cooking. It is the smell of butter melting gently in a pan, onions slowly turning golden, herbs filling the kitchen with warmth. These are dishes that have been passed down through generations. Recipes we watched our parents and grandparents prepare. Meals that comfort, gather people together, and awaken memories.
By Bubble Chill Media about 4 hours ago in Wander
Signs That You Grew Up in Texas
Greetings, Vocal creators! We're going to talk about arguably the best state in this country. I'm talking about Texas and it's also my home state, in case you didn't know. Nicknamed The Lone Star State, it has over 31 million people as of 2024 and is the second largest in the country. Last year, I wrote a story about the things that I loved about Arlington, which is where I'm originally from and where I grew up. Some notable people from the 28th state include Matthew McConaughey, Nolan Ryan, Matthew Stafford, and Willie Nelson. You can read the full story by clicking the link down below. The following entries are not in any particular order.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about 6 hours ago in Wander
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