Today in Writing 101, write a post with roots in a real-world conversation. For a twist, include foreshadowing. I opened the envelope in my hands glancing at the return address as I ripped it open. Schultz & Kirkpatrick, P.C. it read. A lawyer, I thought to myself. From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, no less. The documents enclosed… Continue reading The Bigamist
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My Step Mother’s House
My step mother’s house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was a dark-red brick house with ivy growing all over, which colored the house according to the seasons. In fall, the house blared out in wild hues of red, copper, and orange ivy leaves. In winter, the house seemed stark, naked. In spring and summer, deep green leaves… Continue reading My Step Mother’s House
My Step Mother’s House
My step mother’s house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was a dark-red brick house with ivy growing all over, which colored the house according to the seasons. In fall, the house blared out in wild hues of red, copper, and orange ivy leaves. In winter, the house seemed stark, naked. In spring and summer, deep green leaves… Continue reading My Step Mother’s House
My first German-Polish-Russian Christmas
I was born the fourth child to a German father from Kansas, and a Russian mother, who I was told was born on a boat coming to America. Apparently I was the by-product of a fabulous 35th birthday celebration that my father must have greatly enjoyed. I did the math and the numbers add up!… Continue reading My first German-Polish-Russian Christmas
Colleen M. Chesebro 