Essays

Kelly Murphy is a writer and editor based out of the Midwest. She lives happily with her husband and too many books.

Good for a sing-along?

Click this, tap that -- oh no! How do I get rid of them?

And I'd bet he didn't know where the next ten years would take him...

the title speaks for itself.

The real deal bio

The rhythm of the water, the sound of the surf...

Tony W. Njoroge is a writer and teacher in Kenya. He studied English and Literature at Laikipia University, Kenya.

Did he know he was bound for success?

Millions of people help to advance real research, science, and knowledge...

Riana Jicha is a PhD candidate and researcher whose work explores existential philosophy, organizational behavior, and the complexities of human emotion.

Ah, for the days of dictionaries and reading glasses...

Plant a tree, heal the world.

Programs like Translators without Borders and CLEAR Global prove that translation is more than technical work...

Let's hope this doesn't become apocalyptic...

Solitude, or companionship? Which do you prefer?

Agrawal describes her trip to Catalonian Spain.

Patty Somlo’s most recent book, Hairway to Heaven Stories (Cherry Castle Publishing), was a Finalist in the American Fiction Awards and Best Book Awards.

Smile, remember, say a name -- it can't hurt...

Gabriela Vannier is a writer of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and memoir. She draws inspiration from authors like Jeannette Walls and Mary Karr, appreciating their candid and vulnerable storytelling. Ms. Vannier writes for catharsis and connection, seeking a deeper understanding of herself and of the world around her.

Yes. Exactly.

How a name can identify us and our times...

A traveler in space and a traveler in time...

Jerry A. Sierra ponders the meaning of "biography."

A difficult time, but still a cautionary reminder...

Thoughts on Walt Whitman's 'Song of Myself.'

Sweet and sticky, perfect for a celebration...

Nancy Tomich is a retired journalist living in San Diego. In addition to her reportorial work she has had pieces published in The Toast, the Washington Post, U.S. Boat and The Decameron Project.

Not for the faint of heart...

That certain flavor that only matches memory...