From a recent Political Fiction Class…..Write a short piece in which an ordinary object becomes the focal point for a conflict between two characters. What does each character believe the object represents, and how do their interpretations shape their relationship and reveal their values?WhatsitI visited an estate sale today, not unusual for me as I… Read More Whatsit
The worker ants saluted and marched Their little heels archedNo questions they asked The truth never unmaskedNo concern for justice Only following their AugustusBlinded by fables They felt enabledTo hate, detest and attack Their neighbors to wrackRoy RichardDecember 2024
POLITICAL FICTION CLASS:Assignment: Write a fictional scene where protest occurs in an everyday, non-political setting such as a family dinner, a workplace, or a school. How does a character protest something unjust or unfair in their everyday environment? What are the repercussions of their stand? SHELIA’S ‘WEAR’Sheila had never felt that her life was repressed,… Read More SHELIA’S ‘WEAR’
Memories Where have all my memories gone?Have they been whisked away by a thief?Discredited by censors?Sent to archive by my CPU? They should appear as a checkerboard.Red, black, red, black…..Good, bad, good, bed…..Aligned and ready for use. Instead, their appearance is a well stained lace tablecloth.The threads of good memories are often covered by the… Read More Memories
I never dreamed of being a hero. My life has always been boring and mundane. I’m not even sure my mom and dad, as much as they loved me, thought I would amount to anything, let alone become a hero. Yet on a clear, chilly day in November 2023, my life changed forever.The day started… Read More I Never Dreamed of Being A Hero
Beer GardensI once heard someone remark that Flint was a unique city. Their theory was, nowhere else could you find a Church, a Bank, a Coney Island and a Bar at each intersection. While maybe somewhat of an exaggeration, my hometown absolutely had its share of all four. The boom of the auto industry brought… Read More Beer Gardens
Assignment from a recent writing class:Writing: Write a satirical story in which a government, business, or other organization uses absurdly exaggerated propaganda to enforce a social or political agenda. Use humor or irony to highlight the ridiculousness of the system, but also convey a deeper critique of how propaganda can be used to manipulate society.… Read More Pssst. Wanna Buy A Watch?
For a writing class I recently took. It was suggested that I cut the first paragraph. Not sure if I agree…..During the final seven sessions, students will focus on a culminating project of up to 5000 words. This should be some form of fiction but can be any genre of the student’s choice (including prose… Read More Concoct
The KsumWrite a short story. At the beginning of the story a character encounters a problem and uses different strategies to solve it.In this story, choose one device – character, setting, or style – and use it to explore a political problem of importance to you. Manny was one of the chosen children to learn… Read More The Ksum
The pandemic was on the job training,An education for what was to come.From it we learned isolation and hopelessness,And a lack of faith in our leaders.This despondency stayed with us. Now as we enter an even darker phase,Fearing the unknown.We are somewhat prepared,Ready to hoard and protect,Ourselves and our social unit. Did the before time… Read More The pandemic was on the job training
Ramblings of an Old Coot 