Published inHuman Parts·PinnedMember-onlyThe Growing Space Between UsOne day they are home, and the next, they are grown. — Editor’s Note: This Medium Writers Challenge entry was added to Human Parts on November 4, 2021. The event I had been anticipating all summer arrived — college freshman move-in day. The car was so tightly packed that it took three of us pushing and tugging to get the pillow into…Mwc Space4 min readMwc Space4 min read
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Published inEverything Fun·Nov 11, 2022Member-onlyI Want to Be a Giraffe When I Grow UpNo dream is too big — I recently watched a promotional video for a high school career fair where preschool-aged kids were interviewed about their future career plans. An adorable 3-year-old stole the show. When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, the little boy paused momentarily and then confidently answered, “a giraffe.” …Careers3 min readCareers3 min read
Oct 27, 2022Member-onlyEmma Crawford and the Coffin RaceOne hundred and thirty years after her death, Emma is the life of the party — There is a charming Colorado mountain town with beautiful views, famous mineral springs, fantastic art galleries, and a wildly popular coffin race. For the past 28 years, on the Saturday before Halloween, the town of Manitou Springs honors a former resident in a spectacular, unique, and slightly morbid way —…History3 min readHistory3 min read
Published inSix Word Photo Story Challenge·Oct 12, 2022Member-onlyA Bear for All SeasonsSix Word Story Challenge: Freestyle — This bear is the bomb (pop)! A house in my neighborhood has a large Zuni bear sculpture in the front yard. It has been there as long as the home, and for years it was an all-white bear that stood in stark contrast to the green and brown landscape. When the house sold, I thought the…Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
Published inThe Memoirist·Oct 2, 2022Member-onlyMake Way for the Student DriverThank you for your patience — I overslept and was late leaving for my trip which meant I would arrive at the worst time — rush hour. As expected, on the outskirts of the city, the traffic grew heavy. I mentally prepared for the aggressive drivers, but to my surprise, there was no tailgating, obscene gestures…Memoir1 min readMemoir1 min read
Jun 16, 2022Member-onlyListen Up — This Is ImportantOn the hunt for the listener engagement bonus — A few months back, I read an article about an engagement bonus for listening time. In March and April, when people listened to stories on this platform, the author received a little extra money. Is that still happening? I have no idea, but I do know that I haven’t received…Humor3 min readHumor3 min read
Published inThe Memoirist·Jun 7, 2022Member-onlyA Tale of Two Movies, Thirty-Six Years, and One Top GunTop Gun: Maverick was worth the wait — I have always loved a man in uniform. My father was a U.S. Air Force pilot and the first man to own my heart. An Army soldier will be the last. I also love Tom Cruise in uniform. Last weekend I went to the theater for the first time since…Movies3 min readMovies3 min read
Published inSpread the Ripple·Jun 1, 2022Member-onlyThe Power of a Hive MentalityA bee-autiful project with a mission — In 2008, Matt Willey had a life-changing experience with a bee. In his interview with American Lifestyle, Willey shared that a dying bee flew in his window and landed on his rug. Shortly after, it died. After doing some research, Willey learned that sick bees do not return to their…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
May 23, 2022Member-onlyIt Was an Unseasonably Cold Day for a FuneralNothing was as it should be that day — I drove by his house today. For years I pulled into that driveway to pick him up for school. He usually ran a little late, and I can picture him running out the front door with his backpack hanging open, and his arms full of books. His mom would wave…Grief4 min readGrief4 min read
