KJ Aartila
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- Top Story - May 2024
Why Don't I Win Vocal Challenges?
Why Don’t I Win a Vocal Challenge? I have been a member involved in judging one of the Vocal challenges and have read numerous entries to different contests. I will say my choices in the works that I think are worthy of placement are often not equally appreciated by my peers, so my taste may be quite “out-of-touch” with the “norm,” so here’s one opinion in about a million; do with it as you wish.
By KJ Aartila30 days ago in Journal
- Top Story - April 2024
A Chicken in Every PotTop Story - April 2024
A Chicken in Every Pot Our new additions! 3 Barred Rock, 2 Lavender Orpington First of all, let me say, I am not a fan of birds. I have had many traumatic run-ins with them throughout my life – from Quaker Parakeets (small parrots) to African Greys to Cockatiels – and many more. They have drawn blood and held me hostage. Being held hostage by a Quaker Parakeet is mighty embarrassing, but …
By KJ Aartila2 months ago in Confessions
Day #13: Writing Challenge
CHALLENGE #1: OBJECT WRITING Day 13/14 “WHERE” Writing 5 minutes – “Suburban Swimming Pool” At the Community Pool. The blue water looks so refreshing on this steamy day as I stand on the edge, sucking up the courage to jump in. I don’t think I’ll jump. Not today.
By KJ Aartila2 months ago in Poets
Unexpected Betrayal
I hopped off the school bus, hitting the ground at a dead run ahead of my two younger brothers; dropped my book bag at the house door and ran down to the barnyard. I couldn’t wait to touch the little horse who would be waiting to see me, after a full day of going through the motions of attending my Middle School classes. I wanted to get home to continue the training of my young horse. He was coming along so well!
By KJ Aartila2 months ago in Fiction