Monthly Archives: June 2014

Restaurant Review: Peking Chef — If You Like Bland Food This Place Is For You

Peking Chef restaurant says it specializes in Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese Cuisine, but we found their food bland. They also offer sushi. On a recent Sunday evening my family and I decided to give Peking Chef a try. Located in … Continue reading

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An Important Job

Soot billowed up with every step Jim took. He tightened the rag covering his face and trudged on. Nothing could keep the noxious partials from seeping into every crevasse of his clothes. Before he was even halfway to his destination … Continue reading

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Dragonfly Arts Magazine: Reflections on Life, Love, Trauma and Hope

Dragonfly Arts Magazine: Reflections on Life, Love, Trauma and Hope was recently published by Hope Works. Hope Works is dedicated to eliminating sexual and domestic violence in Howard County, Maryland. This insightful collection of poetry and art touches not only on … Continue reading

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THE DONKEY CURSE

Incessant braying rouses me from slumber. Hot smelly breath wafts over my face. Waving at the offending odor earns another head splitting shriek. I pry open my eyes and stare at a pair of mournful brown globes on a long … Continue reading

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That Which Awaits

The first animal seen after your first battle is your totem spirit. At least that’s what I’ve been told all my life. Now my friends all boast of the animals they saw and the good omens they portend. My experience … Continue reading

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