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That Was Really Messed Up: “Lost Ollie” Review

February 11, 2023
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

Once upon a time there was a thing many families tried to implement. The idea was pretty simple. It was called “Family Night.” Often on a Saturday night, those with young children would plan an evening that loosely resembled some version of the following: In retrospect, I must wonder if some of the movies my family watched together ultimately had some harmful effects. However, all-in-all, this is how I remembered things and in general, it was a good time of...

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Winter Poem

December 29, 2022
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My Poetry, Personal Writings, Short Stories/Creative Writing, Writings

Tonight, in the time it took to walk from my sheep’s feeder inside the warm house, look up at the sky, feel the air and think…I composed this poem in my mind. WINTER POEM how could it be that summer was so very long ago in the breath between yesterday and today the familiar outdoor landmarks tainted with darkness and brevity it is as though i will never see anything truly green again ~by eileen slifer...

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Trauma Talkin’ Part III: On The Way To The Family Reunion

March 26, 2022
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Illustrated Short Stories, Life Stories, Personal Writings, Short Stories/Creative Writing, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings

Written 4/24/17 I’m 54 and I just survived another round of extreme stress in my life. I guess my “fight or flight” energy is still going so I’ll let it down gradually by taking a moment to write down a story from my childhood to help bring mental closure to this round. There is a quote by James Taylor which I love: “To me, very much of what is artistic is people’s very creative and inventive ways out of impossible...

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By eileenslifer
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Eileen Slifer

I am a visual artist who works in a variety of mediums - producing fine art, illustration and design commissions/products for clients. I have been creating since childhood and sharing my giftings for hire since 1989. I also love to write and have been expressing in this way for a number of years in private poems, stories and journals that have been shared with treasured friends or publicly. Thank you for visiting my blog. I value the time and interest you spend on my expressions, and I read every comment.

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