Stream of Consciousness

Leaving Vocal.
In June 2019, I joined Vocal. I didn't really get active on it until last year and I must confess that the affirmation of winning so many contests and interacting with many of you fantastic humans is a priceless memory.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.about 6 hours ago in Writers
Why You Should Write Love Letters to Yourself
The term of endearment hyperbole, ‘I Love You to the Moon and Back’, which I often tell my daughter, with the additional elongated: ‘and back again, beyond infinity’, is believed to have originated from Sam McBratney’s 1994 children’s book: ‘Guess How Much I Love You’.
By Chantal Christie Weissabout 9 hours ago in Writers
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Focus, that’s what we’re all trying to do, there’s no question and proof if anyone is stupid enough to ask for it. No question isn’t strictly true, as there is one that looms: on what (or whom)?
By Harper Lewisabout 10 hours ago in Writers
Why Reliable HVAC and Home Energy Services Matter for Modern Homes
Keeping a home comfortable throughout the year is not just about heating and cooling anymore. Today, homeowners care about energy use, indoor air quality, and long-term system performance. This is why professional HVAC and home energy services play an important role in modern homes.
By sammmy2 days ago in Writers
Why Preventive Healthcare Is Essential for Long-Term Wellness
Preventive healthcare plays a key role in maintaining good health and avoiding serious medical conditions. Instead of waiting until symptoms become severe, preventive care focuses on early detection and regular monitoring.
By sammmy3 days ago in Writers
Writing Is How I Survive My Own Thoughts
Someone recently asked me a seemingly simple question. “Why are you a writer?” Not what do you write? Not where do you publish?
By Lori A. A.5 days ago in Writers
We all crave love, but what is it really?
We all crave love, but what is it really? It’s such a vague yet certain term something we talk about often, yet sometimes it frightens people. But is it really that scary to talk about the things we like, or is it the word love itself that makes us hesitate?
By sehaj5 days ago in Writers
A Weird or Normal Dream
I dreamt I was at a very big store, hanging out with Catherine, my former coworker, and Mary, our former boss. We end up sitting at a super long table in the employee basement and reconnecting. I think at one point how I’m glad I can be so far from them, and that Catherine should be farther away from Mary.
By Gabriel Shames6 days ago in Writers
The Abandoned, part 1
We’ve all heard something about ghost towns and abandoned buildings. You might think it’s a fascinating but rare phenomenon, but you’d be wrong. If you dig deeper, you’d find it’s actually quite common. Disturbingly common, in fact. There’s at least one in every U.S. state, and thousands around the world. When you add in vacant properties, the list probably balloons to millions.
By Gabriel Shames10 days ago in Writers
I Ate the Tail.
There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac that have ruled over each year as far back as the years span, and 2025 happens to be the Year of the Snake (or 巳 "si"), which also happens to be the animal of the year that I was born in.
By SierraLW11 days ago in Writers
2026: The Year of Writing and More Writing...
Happy New Year!! 2025 is over, which does have me a little down. It was an exciting year, especially for Jane Austen fans as it was Austen's 250th birthday this past December. I had really wished to do more throughout the year to celebrate this but unfortunately found myself with not much time or energy to do that. And maybe that is why I am very excited for this new year.
By The Austen Shelf14 days ago in Writers
The Honest Truth: Out of the five online side gigs I tried, only one was successful.
The Honest Truth: Out of the five online side gigs I tried, only one was successful. I sought independence, adaptability, and additional revenue. Instead, I discovered disappointment, broken promises, and one unanticipated victory.
By Farida Kabir15 days ago in Writers