KJ Aartila
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A Proposal for Vocal to Consider
A Proposal for Vocal to Consider In the spirit of Misty Rae’s Make Vocal Great Again (MVGA) campaign. As a long-time member of the platform, I would also like to see it succeed. This is my brainstorm looking for input. Do you have additions?
By KJ Aartila2 months ago in Writers
This is Why I Drink
This is Why I Drink … I left behind a life filled with drama and the people thriving on it, years ago, but the Universe still feels it necessary to challenge me every once-in-a-while, just to test me, I think. Maybe just to remind me of my progress. This time, the stacking of triggers became nearly overwhelming. It was stressful and cold, but I didn’t lose my shit.
By KJ Aartila2 months ago in Journal
Day #5: Writing Challenge
CHALLENGE #1: OBJECT WRITING Day 5/14 “WHAT” Writing 5 minutes – “movie theater” We sat down in the dark of the movie theater. As we waited for the movie to start, the scent of popcorn reached my nose. I could hear people slurping up drinks through straws, and a murmur of disembodied voices floated on the stale air.
By KJ Aartila3 months ago in Poets
Day #4: Writing Challenge
CHALLENGE #1: OBJECT WRITING Day 4/14 “WHAT” Writing 5 minutes – “curb” I tripped over the curb while walking and watching some other people with a dog on a leash. I went sprawling to the stony concrete, hoping no one saw as I got back to my feet and dusted off my scraped up hands. I could still see the furry black dog panting. He looked happy. The couple were oblkivious to me or the dog, caught up in convrsation and loving ghazes.
By KJ Aartila3 months ago in Poets