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The story of my life is wide and deep Yet when I write of it, it’s narrow and steep My past was daughter, student, wife, and mom Well, now my present includes writing wom(an)| roughwighting
The story of my life is wide and deep Yet when I write of it, it’s narrow and steep My past was daughter, student, wife, and mom Well, now my present includes writing wom(an)| roughwighting
The Faculty Creative Project Seed Grants, administered by the Office of the Vice President for the Arts (OVPA), cultivate creative research and catalyze projects with the potential for far-reaching impact. | Stanford Arts
By Allison K Williams Ever been to a funeral for someone you don’t know? Maybe your spouse’s coworker’s spouse, or your mother’s friend’s cousin. You felt the warm, hu…| The Brevity Blog
People are trapped in yesterday’s memories and tomorrow’s plans.No one knows how to live in today anymore.The past is replayed, the future is bought and sold, but the present is ignored. Then someo…| And Miles to go before I sleep...
Welcome to the two hundred and seventy-second edition of Fiction Monday. "You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." - Zig Ziglar … More Fiction Monday – 272| Void Thoughts
“Who told you it’s empty? I saw light there last week,” chided little Mary. “Everyone knows that house has been vacant for years, Mary.” Joe couldn’t believe the stories his sister came up with these days. For a five-year-old, she was quite creative. “Stop lying, Mary,” scolded Joe. … More The Vacant House| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and seventy-first edition of Fiction Monday. “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.”- Mark Caine … More Fiction Monday – 271| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-ninth edition of Fiction Monday. "It is never too late to be what you might have been."- George Eliot … More Fiction Monday – 270| Void Thoughts
When the perturbed mind reflects, chaos gleams pristine in its own reflection. … More Pristine Chaos| Void Thoughts
Hey, everyone. I’m excited to share some good news with you. My poem “The Daisy Ring” has been nominated for the 2026 Best of the Net Award. It’s an honor for me, and I’m so grateful to editor Michelle Navajas of Hotel by Masticadores for thinking highly enough of my poem to nominate it. What’s … Continue reading My Poem “The Daisy Ring” Nominated for 2026 Best of the Net Award| Silent Pariah
Greetings, folks. Gobblers by Masticadores has published the latest installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (21).” These small collections consist of six haiku and/or s…| Silent Pariah
Just a little note to say that my teensy, tiny poem ‘hope’ has just been published by Whispers & Echoes. You can read it here: https://whispersandechoesmag.home.blog/2025/09/29/hope-britta-benson/ Thanks!| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
Here’s my response to this week’s W3 poetry challenge, set by Jaideep Khanduja. You can find Jaideep’s prompt poem and guidelines here: I took liberties. Some. The poem just went …| Odds & Ends - Poetry Blog
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship was generously endowed by Frank B. Hanes Sr. in 2001 to recruit the best and most creative undergraduates to Chapel Hill. The post Meet a Tar Heel: Radian Hong awarded the 2025 Thomas Wolfe Scholarship first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
Time Passes, Love Remains by Bianca Alina I can’t recall how many days have gone by since that moment. It could be three days or possibly longer. I’ve lost track of time. Perhaps I’ve been sitting here, fingers poised over the keyboard and my gaze locked onto the immaculate blank page for an eternity. Time […]| Helping You To Succeed
I am so chuffed to be nominated for Best of the Net. It’s always an honor to be appreciated by the people you admire and look up to for their incredible talent. To Mike- Silent Pariah – Utley, Francisco Bravo Cabrera, Dawn Pisturino, Joni Caggiano, Bianca Alina Luchescu, Ms. Maggie Watson, the multi talented Robbie […]| Helping You To Succeed
Rep by RepI grind.I tear.I lift through fire.Pause.Breath ragged.Steel waits.I hammer.I bleed.I spit in fatigue’s face.Pause.Eyes blur.Floor tilts.I press.I lift.I will not yield.Pause.Bar cold.Hands lock.I break pain.I break sleep.I break the voice that says stop.Pause.Heart pounds.Black creeps close.I rise.I set.I do not quit. Rep by Rep is a strength workout meets Garmin Connect meets Facebook … Continue reading Rep By Rep| Musings from a Stonehead
[silence]workgrindbreak.repeat.hoperots.nothingmeansanything.thenend.[silence]…[silence]godmyth.priestslie.prayerfails.faithrots.nothingwaits.[silence]…[silence]voteclown.spinscheme.breakpromise.lo…| Musings from a Stonehead
Excitement comes in many forms when you're 4 years old.| Life at No. 22
Intro Dear friends, Welcome to our W3 Poetry Prompt, which goes live on Wednesdays at The Skeptic’s Kaddish. You may click here for a fuller explanation of W3; but here’s the ‘tld…| The Skeptic's Kaddish 🇮🇱
Creatures from the Deep, paper collage, 2025 it is the nature of things to be undone the swiftness of birdsthat coaxes the weather from the winethe octopus from the coral perfume, etc.it is the nature of the mindto wanderamong rebellious flowersshoes untied, grocery bag full of poems and other space junk| The Used Life
everything that ever waswill be again every morning, the orange juice is shakenthe coffee, stirredsalt tossed over the shoulder for luck, etc.the planets synchronize to make this happenthough it isn’t the scent of coffee nor the soft clanking of spoons that rustles me out of bed, but the sound of a little bird’s songthat renews […]| The Used Life
Such a versatile and creative system!| We Are Teachers
CyclopsA globe of bone.Polished white,no seam, no hair,a moon grown mean.A crag of nose,jutting—wind-cut, cliff-hard.Below itthe single eye,burning on some pointI cannot name.Not me.Not the space.A…| Musings from a Stonehead
My very first Rengay, friends. And I’m elated to have collaborated with David of The Skeptic’s Kaddish. Please take a look. 🙇🏻♀️ Click on the link. 🙏 A two-person ‘Rengay’ By Selma and David sm- fast they propagate weeds. everywhere. everyday. spread far as the truth db- fabrications grow unchecked… Peregrination, or: A rengay I […]| Selma
Stanford Arts is excited to introduce three remarkable artists joining us for the 2025-26 academic year. Each brings a bold perspective on how the arts can illuminate, provoke, and transform our understanding of the world around us. Hanif Abdurraqib Poet | Cultural CriticDenning Visiting Artist, 2025-26 Hanif Abdurraqib arrives at Stanford this fall as our…| Stanford Arts
These 135+ character flaws help you create layered personalities and high-stakes conflict. Perfect for building emotional, believable characters in your short story, novel or screenplay!| Neil Chase Film Inc.
While "said" is the go-to dialogue tag, there are many other ways to say “said.” Here, we explain when and how to choose an alternative.| Knowadays
Music: I can touch hearts without a single word.Writing: And I can make a thought last forever.Music: When I end, people still feel me. I call it resonara – the echo that stays inside.Writing: When I end, people can return to me. I call it inkscape – the world a page can hold.Music: You keep … Continue reading Resonara & Inkscape→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
Image credit; Peter Thomas @ Unsplash I came back to the place where we first met. The same table was waiting, with two cups set on it. I ordered what we had ordered that day, hoping to feel close …| And Miles to go before I sleep...
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-ninth edition of Fiction Monday. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”— Mark Twain … More Fiction Monday – 269| Void Thoughts
I’m here every night, patiently waiting for your eyes to find me. … More What Moon Whispered| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-eighth edition of Fiction Monday. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.”— Unknown … More Fiction Monday – 268| Void Thoughts
“Prudent; Rational”© 2025 by Michael L. Utley “I think it’s worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights. That is a prudent deal. It is rational.” Charlie Kirk, April 2023 ….. San Ysidro McDonald’s massacre, San … Continue reading “Prudent; Rational”| Silent Pariah
Hi, everyone. The tenth installment of my tanka series titled “A Tanka Trio (10)” is now available at Gobblers by Masticadores. Each of these installments contains three tanka (be sure to click this link or the link below to read all of them). Thank you, Manuela Timofte, for sharing these tanka with your readers. You’re a wonderful editor and I … Continue reading “A Tanka Trio (10)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores| Silent Pariah
Hello, everyone. My poem “The Grief of Winter” is now available for your perusal at Hotel by Masticadores. I’m grateful to editor Michelle Navajas for publishing this poem. Thank you so much …| Silent Pariah
Featherfall(An allegory.)At first light,under a bruised sky,the First Raven rose—hackles oiled,black mood on black air.”Freedom!” he cried,the Conspiracy lifted with him—razor beaks,tun…| Musings from a Stonehead
“In the digital economy, the relevance of direct, personalized, and impactful communication cannot be overstated, particularly for B2B businesses where […]| YGL Enterprises
The self-taught poet will explore his craft in a formal creative writing class for the first time at UNC-Chapel Hill.| College of Arts and Sciences
Here’s my response to Sadje’s WDYS picture prompt. Somehow, her prompts always find me at the right time. 8am, Monday morning, and ready to write, while also looking for a little distraction. You can find Sadje’s full post and guidelines here: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2025/09/15/what-do-you-see-306-15-september25/ blue and brokenheart dryfrom a hundred firstsgaspsin full colourshadows prop uppossibilitieswill you waitforContinue reading "blue and broken, by Britta Benson"| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
Image credit; Peter Thomas @ Unsplash Here’s my response to Sadje’s What Do You See photo prompt. You can find her full guidelines here: Inside outI want a view I can hearthe coming and…| Odds & Ends - Poetry Blog
Daily writing promptWhat aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?View all responses Brief SparksPride in culture?Meaningless cant.Inherited accidentsparaded as fate…| Musings from a Stonehead
It is always a joy to write for Hotel masticadores. Today my romantic poem, Celestial Drift has been published by Michelle Navajas. My thanks to Michelle and her team for their commitment to supporting and encouraging writers from across the world to pursue their creative dreams. Please click the link below if you are so […]| Helping You To Succeed
I read this today, and Mike doesn’t need an intro. This poem got some pushback, but this is freedom of thought and expression in action. A healthy democracy appreciates and encourages voices to be heard. I hope you guys find the time to read and leave a comment on this poem. Be kind, be respectful. […]| Helping You To Succeed
It was such a privilege to work with my poetry mentor, David. I hope you guys enjoy our collaboration, as much as we enjoyed exchanging verses. Click the link below to read the poem. Happy Tuesday…| Helping You To Succeed
Creative writing pedagogy can enrich vocational teaching by emphasizing process over product, embracing failure, and prioritizing revision. This approach fosters courage, openness, and trust in students while encouraging them to take risks and learn from their mistakes. Ultimately, self-trust and experimentation lead to personal and professional growth.| vocation matters
Intro Dear friends, Welcome to our W3 Poetry Prompt, which goes live on Wednesdays at The Skeptic’s Kaddish. You may click here for a fuller explanation of W3; but here’s the ‘tld…| The Skeptic's Kaddish 🇮🇱
It’s April 3, some two weeks after the release of Xhenet Aliu’s second novel, Everybody Says It’s Everything (Random House), and the award-winning author has come home. “Southern is my origin story as a writer,” said Aliu, who was on campus for a reading with celebrated poet Jason Labbe, ’01. Labbe, now an instructor in […] The post The Next Chapter appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
DAVID CAPPS, MFA ’16 A poet and professor of philosophy, Capps is the author of six chapbooks, most recently, Fever in Bodrum (Bottlecap Press, 2024) and Wheatfield with Reaper (Akinoga Press, 2024). Advice for someone who dreams of becoming a published writer Be humble; read the classics; read widely, both in terms of era and […] The post Writers Muse appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Design Flawit’s under warranty,he begins, hard and loud.you’ll replace it. today.i give the script—name, address, model number, please.he keeps shouting.the fridge, he says,is ruined.what exactly h…| Musings from a Stonehead
Lesley’s recent comment about enjoying surrealist poetry prompted me to gather these four poems—each a philosophical romp dressed in absurdity—for her enjoyment. The Gut Instinct GambitWhat is intu…| Musings from a Stonehead
Tweedledum, Tweedledee, and the Indecent MoonIn which the twins debate the distinction between perception and imagination.Tweedledum declared from a sock atop a stump:“Perception is what bites you …| Musings from a Stonehead
Image is from Pexels This is another easy post, similar to the one I posted yesterday, where I share some of my life and how I use my fantasy world. The same world that got me into trouble with tea…| Mybookworld24
there is chatter over coffee this Sunday morning, while the clothes on the clothesline billow softly in the breezeTuesday’s jeans, grass-stained and spilling over with the tales of oak trees,which are hard to come by, so I’m toldWednesday’s socks…oh, if poppies could talkyesterday’s t-shirt stained with the armor of the cosmos and last but not […]| The Used Life
the world doesn’t offer us hopeit does, however, offer us the possibility of transcendence and that’s something, believe me, i’ve practiced step one: tread lightly. each spoonful of earth contains the remnants of a galaxystep two: be watchful of crows. they, too, are magnanimous spiritsstep three: marvel at the snails underfoot, without whom we wouldn’t […]| The Used Life
where do the stories go,and from where do they come? do they leave us in our sleep,as autumn clings to the shoelaceswith dappled paintbrush and a forlorn smile?it is better to make room for that which is beautiful and also fleetingjust ask the hummingbirds as they gothe stars are empty-handed in comparisonthere, now. this, too, […]| The Used Life
Magic in the Air, paper collage, 2024 there is a measure of innocencein all thingstake the raccoon, for example, with his little moon eyesor the fawn on her curious legsthere is a measure of unreality in all thingsthis, we call fantasythe fish nod in unanimous agreementeverything that comes closeralso fadesthe leaves fall in majestic symphonyand […]| The Used Life
Say ItDo they come at dawn?Do they come at dusk?Do they come at dinner,plates still warm?With shields?With masks?With smiles?With apologies?Tea?Biscuit?Thank you.No thank you.Bags by the door.Numbe…| Musings from a Stonehead
COVER ART BY AL KRATZ FICTION THE BOWLING STORY BY AARON BURCH BLUR BY DAWN MILLER MOM-G BY CHARLES GROSEL UNCLE HURT BY PATRICK STRICKLAND NONFICTION ADOPTING FROM FOSTER CARE IN EIG…| Pithead Chapel
Nature is Poetry. I dedicate this post to The McDonald Brothers.| Selma
We've rounded up some excellent Superhero-themed writing prompts to boost your imagination and inspire you to create your own superhero stories. Let’s get started!| JournalBuddies.com
Take a look at these 10 short story ideas. You'll also see advice on how to write a short and a breakdown of a very famous 6-word short story.| JournalBuddies.com
These fictional story prompts for kids of any age group will help you write great short stories about all kinds of topics!| JournalBuddies.com
Here are some things to write about to give you ultimate writing inspiration. Crack open your notebook, journal, or laptop, and get going!| JournalBuddies.com
Here are 26 fun and easy-to-use creative story writing inspiration and story prompts to help spark your imaginative and creative fires. #StoryPrompts #CreativeWritingIdeas #JournalBuddies| JournalBuddies.com
Image Source: Generated by AI Each night, I burn another unsent letter. The fire is warm, but the ashes seem to whisper everything I never said. In the quiet, my regret feels louder than the flames…| And Miles to go before I sleep...
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-seventh edition of Fiction Monday. “Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” — Kristen Butler … More Fiction Monday – 267| Void Thoughts
In the midst of never-ending what-ifs and might-bes, the journey is never easy— weighed down by worries umpteen. … More When Worries Worry| Void Thoughts
A bit of exciting news, folks. My good friend and superb poet Maggie Watson has been nominated for Writer of the Month for August 2025 at Spillwords Press. Earlier this year, Maggie won the award for Publication of the Month for April 2025 at Spillwords Press, so she’s on a roll. I want to ask … Continue reading Our Friend Maggie Watson Nominated for Author of the Month for August 2025 at Spillwords Press| Silent Pariah
The latest installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (20)” is now available at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Many thanks to editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this mini-collection. I hope you enjoy them. “A Few Haiku (20)”© 2021 by Michael L. Utley (#115) where once was … Continue reading “A Few Haiku (20)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores| Silent Pariah
Hello, everyone. My new short creative nonfiction story titled “The Graves of Saint Paul” is now live at Hotel by Masticadores. I’m truly grateful to editor Michelle Navajas for sharing this…| Silent Pariah
Tomorrow, August 31st, is Independence Day in my country. It was a pure coincidence with scheduling for Hotel Masticadores that Michelle chose this window to share our poems. The two pieces we wrote celebrate our country’s push for freedom and self-determination. “Our blood our toil, Our Soil” by Nigel Byng & “I Shall Return… Then […]| Helping You To Succeed
She needs no introduction, and I felt that her poem needed to be shared. Someone somewhere needed to read this. Maggie Watson at her defiant best. Please click the link below and be inspired. Do enjoy. (written August 2025) I could retrace my steps.I could return to the cocoon I emerged from.I could assume the […]| Helping You To Succeed
When our house burnt to the ground, the thing I remember most was standing in the rain, praying it would put out the flames. Ever since, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with summer rains. As a ki…| Helping You To Succeed
BY CARMEN MARCUS It was the summer of 1984 and Lady Di was just about to marry my toy gorilla, Gogo. My mum was standing watching the rain and then she did something extraordinary. She thrust her hands through the glass pane of the back door. My dad grabbed Lady Di’s (aka Barbie) long wedding […]| The Writers' College Times
I researched a lot before I began writing about psychic dreams and found out that I already knew more than most. Many don’t believe that dreams tell us the future, but I was just a 12-year-old when…| roughwighting
Start developing your unique writing voice to connect with your readers.| The Write Life
When I was little, rain meant freedom.Puddles were playgrounds, and each splash felt like magic.I’d race barefoot through wet streets, clothes clinging, laughter echoing louder than thunder. Now, the rain finds me at a window.The glass is fogged, the bench outside glistens, and I sit still, watching.The puddles wait, but I don’t move. Somewhere between … Continue reading From Puddles to Windows→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
This is Week #147 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt and Shweta’s prompt word is ‘Shock’ “Shattered dreams lay still, shock lingered“ Joining Shweta’s Six word story – 147| And Miles to go before I sleep…
She kept the clock running backward, just to see which regrets would return first. They didn’t line up in order.Some were small – a text she never replied to, an invitation she turned down without much thought.Others were heavier – the time she stayed silent when someone needed her voice, the day she chose the … Continue reading When regrets come back→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
Image Credit; Eveling Salazar @ Unsplash Image Credit; Hirz Maulana @ Unsplash The machine was never meant to feel.It was built for obedience and function – a silent servant in a noisy world.…| And Miles to go before I sleep...
Here’s my response to this week’s W3 poetry challenge, set by poet of the week, Violet Lentz. Her guidelines: write a poem using one of the words in the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows as prompt for your writing. You can find Violet’s prompt poem and full guidelines here: https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/08/13/w3-prompt-172-weave-written-weekly/ I love the Dictionary of ObscureContinue reading "Astrophe, by Britta Benson"| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
My tiny poem ‘the silences’ has just been published over on Whispers & Echoes. Here’s the link, in case you are interested: https://whispersandechoesmag.home.blog/2025/08/11/the-silences-britta-benson/ Thanks for stopping by!| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
I wrote this short little poem as response to The Procrastinators’ Weekly Writing Prompts, inspired by a Quentin Blake drawing. You can find all of the prompts here: https://theprocrastinators58220236.wordpress.com/2025/08/03/the-procrastinators-weekly-writing-prompts-quentin-blake/ Nowfor Petra Payasa GreinerSmall word. Huge responsibility. Action required. And before every ‘Now’ lies a big bad ‘How’?How on Earth? Followed, hey presto, by a heavyContinue reading "Now, by Britta Be...| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
Here’s my response to this Sadje’s WDYS photo prompt. You can find all of her guidelines here: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2025/08/04/what-do-you-see-300-4th-august-2025/ I chose the AI generated image. I don’t enjoy the multitude of AI images now so frequent on WordPress. Personal preference. My choice. I find them strange and eerie. This might explain my response. Again, just personalContinue reading "None of this, by Britta Benson"| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com I haven’t posted in quite some time – mostly for the fact that I’ve started writing a novel. I’m still writing poetry, though. Here&#…| Odds & Ends - Poetry Blog
How to Stop Dreaming and Start Writing, One Word at a Time Let me tell you something that might sting a little: talent is overrated. I know, I know. We all want to believe we’re undiscovered literary geniuses about to launch a bestseller. But here’s the truth that Nichola Meyer, Principal of The Writers’ College […] The post Why SMART Goals Are Your Novel’s Best Friend appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
J K Rowling, the creative genius behind the Harry Potter series, overcame great adversity to become the esteemed writer she is today. ELANA SISSISON explores Rowling’s journey and advice for writers. “You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity.” These are the words of […] The post J K Rowling: From Failure to Unimagined Success appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
Na tien jaar se ondervinding met die evaluering van nasionale kortverhaal kompetisies, het ons Writers College beoordelaars ʼn lys van agt basiese stappe saamgestel wat jou in die regte rigting sal stuur om die kortlys te haal. Voordat jy skouer aan die wiel sit om jou kortverhaal vir die kompetisie te begin skryf, […] The post Verbeter Jou Kans Om ʼn Kortverhaal Kompetisie Te Wen Só appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
A sacred stillness permeates the atmosphere as they close their eyes and feel the moonlight shimmer on their eyelids.| Random Specific Thoughts
fingerprints, history and stories| Random Specific Thoughts
Creative writing pedagogy offers valuable insights for vocational teaching across disciplines. By emphasizing storytelling, community feedback, and personal narrative, educators can guide students in reflecting on their vocational journeys. Creative writing pedagogies foster specificity, helping students articulate their experiences while navigating challenges like self-doubt and imposter syndrome.| vocation matters
She stows her carry-on in the overhead compartment, then sits next to the window. Unfortunately, this is not a trip for pleasure. Nor is it for business. Stacey sits quietly, barely acknowledging t…| roughwighting
Explore the depths of your imagination with these ocean-inspired writing prompts and discover new worlds, characters, and adventures beneath the surface! Let's set sail on a literary adventure!| JournalBuddies.com
Whether you're looking to diversify your writing acumen or feel like penning your own fears onto paper, count on this list of thriller story ideas to help!| JournalBuddies.com
For many kids, starting their story can be the toughest part. So, we’ve put together some helpful tips to help kids write your own story.| JournalBuddies.com
Dive into the darkness with these 20 new dark romance story ideas. Explore forbidden love, twisted desires, and thrilling suspense.| JournalBuddies.com
Recently I read a book where the flow of the story was chopped off in the jump from chapter one to chapter two. I’ve also read books where the flow was interrupted from one sentence to the next, or…| Shannon Donnelly's Fresh Ink
Rosemary Royston brings inspiration and creativity on-campus at John C. Campbell Folk School during her "Creative Writing Across Genres" session. Her upcoming August workshop brings the magic of her Folk School class Downtown Murphy.| JCCFS
He slammed the door and left mid-argument. Hours passed. The anger faded, but the silence stayed. She swept the broken glass, reheated the food, folded the clothes – everything he never noticed. When he finally returned and said nothing, just walked past her, she didn’t stop him.Because in that quiet, she finally saw it clearly. … Continue reading The Aftermath of the Fight→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
