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Pssst. Wanna Buy A Watch?

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?

November 23, 2024September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

Concoct

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

November 22, 2024September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

The Ksum

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

November 21, 2024September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

The pandemic was on the job training

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

November 19, 2024September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

Is It Not Evident

Is it not evidentThat the status quoIs, no longer acceptable? Our nation’s leadersContinue down the same pathsAnd nothing changes After 248 yearsYou would think we have evolvedTruthfully, we have not Race, gender, sex, color, etc.All still have a dividing effectOn our fucked-up society Do not preach equalityLying to the massesThen walk a different path All… Read More Is It Not Evident

November 17, 2024September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

The Ballad of Uncle Bud

Now Uncle Bud was thought to be a ‘good man’, who knew his demons by their first names.He occasionally fell prey to the temptations and call of Whiskey, Beer, Women and Dice. He was considered to be a snazzy gentleman, with cigarettes rolled in the sleeve of his white cotton tee shirt.His hair perfectly styled… Read More The Ballad of Uncle Bud

September 25, 2024September 21, 2025 rostie061 Comment

Where I Learned to Drink

Sugar and spice? Snips and snails? That’s what little boys and girls are made of? Not my generation, we came from something a little different. Start with the rock music of Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, Foghat, BTO and more. Disco and its constant nagging, never changing beat. Add some Mad Dog 2020, Boones Farm, Bartles… Read More Where I Learned to Drink

September 24, 2024September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

Are the Monsters Real?

Are the Monsters Real?I grew up with monsters like all baby boomers, You know the fictitious kind,Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolfman, Godzilla, Oh, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon.But in truth, are all monsters in our lives, Only those of fairy tales and imagination?What if those horrors take on life? What if in truth they… Read More Are the Monsters Real?

August 4, 2024September 21, 2025 rostie061 Comment

I Got the Job

I Got the JobI can’t believe I got the job! Granny had been threatening me that I would have to move out of her basement if I didn’t begin to carry my weight. I do not understand, I’m a twenty-three-year-old man still trying to align his life goals. It was so unfair that mom and… Read More I Got the Job

August 3, 2024September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

Can I Just Walk Away

Can I Just Walk AwayCan I just walk away,Should I just walk away,Could I just walk away,I’m sure they would notice at first,After all I do take up space,But after a few days or weeks?Does my presence matter?Essentials will still be provided.Nothing hinges on my being here.In fact, it might be better,Without my influence or… Read More Can I Just Walk Away

July 29, 2024September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

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