Our resident writer Julie Helms likes documenting the signs of her aging face! It requires a strong magnifying mirror. It also requires a strong stomach…but somebody’s gotta do it.]

Resident writer Dayle Dawes learns a lot when she researches the meaning of a French nickname, which she finds is really a surname.

Is the sauerkraut overflowing its container? Or is it love? Resident writer Julie Helms introduces her piece with these questions.

Resident writer Dayle Dawes presents the history behind the 2024 Olympic mascot.

Resident writer, Dayle Dawes enjoys watching the fashion flair of Parisians.

Resident writer Julie Helms reflects on the cycle of life observed as she takes time to “notice” on her walk around Charlestown’s loop road.

Sometimes nightmares do happen. Julie Helms knows only too well.

Resident writer Julie Helms spends a week observing the action at ground zero, monitoring the enemy, and taking notes.

Julie Helms offers words of comfort (?) to those facing cataract surgery.

Resident writer Julie Helms visits Gloria, a long term relation in Puerto Rico.

“Not exactly a 7-11” resident writer Julie Helms describes a colmado, encountered on her recent trip to Puerto Rico.

Does the brightness and warmth from her own light outshine a mirrored glow from the accomplishments of others? Resident Writer Julie Helms reflects on this question in her piece.

When it is true and real, love finds a way to be given and received. Flash fiction by Julie Helms.

Readers are surprised, even incredulous, that our traveler has booked another cruise. Is she foolhardy? Why push her luck? Why take the risk? Perhaps she is arrogant… Resident Writer, Julie Helms presents Part 3 of Preferred Privacy.

A simple little wink may be a gesture of affection. It may confirm a secret shared. Could it message something else? Part 2 of a flash fiction piece by Julie Helms published on December 8, 2022.