Operation London Bridge

Not Surgery In An Arizona Hospital
By Elaine Carlson

Prince Charles was born November 14, 1948 and

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Not Exactly Reticent

Reflections by Elaine Carlson

Suddenly I know I have to watch Dave Chappelle. I have heard so much

...

Dealing With The Police Department

Another Short Story from Elaine Carlson

"Harry is dead," Margaret said. "What should we do?"

"One of

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Modern Living

By Elaine Carlson

Yesterday I looked online to see if some of my recent book orders had been

...

What Are the Important Variables?

By Elaine Carlson

It is difficult for me to stop thinking about the Elizabeth Holmes Fraud Trail.

I

...

Is See-Sawing A Bad Practice?

By Elaine Carlson

“When I think back
On all the crap I learned in high school.
It's a wonder
I can

...

In Other Words

A Sbort Short Story by Elaine Carlson

"To Make A Long Story Short …"

"I am in a rush," I say. "I

...

A Professional Visitor

A Short Story by Elaine Carlson

"I came to see Janet Mason."

"She doesn't want any visitors."

"I

...

Not A Feel Good Uplifting Story

By Elaine Carlson

I know we just had an important anniversary but the news I have been following

...

Do Issues of English Lead to Genteel War?

 By Elaine Carlson

In a letter I told my sister, "I am now a columnist." I wanted her to know I

...

The Making of a Castle

By Elaine Carlson

I think it was in March or April of last year when my husband and I went to the

...

Up Before Dawn

[Editor's Note: This should have been published last week, but the editor forgot!]

Another Short Story by

...

What Does It All Mean?

By Elaine Carlson

Before I went out the other day I reached for my lipstick. Quickly I told myself

...

The Making of a Good Life

Another Short Story by Elaine Carlson

"Judy," she says, "You should know my house has

...

A Present is Nice

By Elaine Carlson

What do I want that costs $200 on Amazon Prime? For about two weeks I have been

...

When Life Isn't So Nice

By Elaine Carlson

Monday I was checking my email when I saw that Carolyn, a high school classmate,

...

1921 and 2021 - Nice Years To Be Born In

By Elaine Carlson

June was a party month. Two cousins invited me to their mother's 100th Birthday

...

Breakfast for a god

By Elaine Carlson

The British author Terry Pratchett said, "In ancient times cats were worshiped

...

A Bit of Imagination

A Short Story by Elaine Carlson

"You can't believe the thrill," he said. "There probably isn't any more

...

Is Separate But Equal Ever True?

By Elaine Carlson

"Social justice is for everyone, including people with disabilities." Marlee

...

Accessibility – Is It a Form of Friendship?

By Elaine Carlson

I was pleased when I read "Local ACLU Chapter, Town of Silver City, Partner to

...

But What About Taste? Flavor?

By Elaine Carlson

Recently I had a good time at the library. I am glad they opened up after having

...

Not Gossip My Friends

But A Few Tales of the Well Known
By Elaine Carlson

The other day on YouTube I watched Orson

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Experiences of Babysitting

By Elaine Carlson

"Her name is Saint Bernard."

"She is a beautiful cat."

"We named her before we knew

...

The Rule of Three is Not ABC

By Elaine Carlson

At least I have electricity. At least I have Clara and Brad. Clara is my cat and

...

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