Monthly Archives: March 2013

Wing Man

Posted on March 31, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

It wasn’t fear that caused Brandon’s heart to pound and send chills running down his spine. How could he have forgotten the last time he saw creatures from legend appeared and magically vanish? The government had tried to convince everyone … Continue reading →

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A Pesach Story

Posted on March 28, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Recently I was asked to share a favorite Passover story. Dozens of memories flashed through my mind, most of them involving matzo, like the year we went to Seder at my brother’s house and their dog, Bert, stole the Afikoman … Continue reading →

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Greener Pastures

Posted on March 22, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Swallows flitted across the meadow on the far side of the fence. Henrietta leaned her head on the barrier and watched them soar. It was so much greener over there. Of course everything else looks greener when you’re stuck in … Continue reading →

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Little Things

Posted on March 15, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Sometimes It’s the little things in life That remind us To smile

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Undeadwood

Posted on March 15, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Leafy greens covered the trees around Mike. He shifted the gas filled backpack, hoping it would be sufficient. The blowtorch and chainsaw were standard equipment since the zombie apocalypse. Somewhere in here was a whole forest of mobile undead trees. … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Praeses Part 2

Posted on March 8, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

After growing up with an untrained dog, I was determined to teach my puppy. The hopes were for a cross between Lassie and Rin Tin Tin. A friendly stranger introduced me to the Dog Owners Training Club of Maryland, and … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Praeses Part 1

Posted on March 2, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Several years after Tiger passed on I found myself living in downtown Baltimore. Grad school at MICA was fine, but city life just isn’t my thing. I missed the outdoors and going for walks in the park without fear. Walks … Continue reading →

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