Tess Perko
Writer, Poet, and Storyteller
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The Multiplication Staircase
“Rosie sat down on the brick steps next to Mom. ‘I failed my math test. I can’t remember my multiplication tables’ she said, wringing her hands in her lap. ‘Not only that, when I was walking home, I fell, bloodied my leg, and scratched my arm.’ Rosie rubbed her hip and showed her mother her…
Armistice Day Duck Hunt, 1940
By early afternoon, his hands were so stiff, he couldn’t hold his rifle, much less point the barrel and shoot. He started to pick up the dozens of ducks around him, but lost interest as the winds threw him to the ground and curled down his neck into his bones.
ADAPTED FORTUNE COOKIE WISDOM
When people think about the great characteristics of men, they often include “leadership” as one of those traits. Not so for women. Good traits for great women often include self-effacement, submissiveness, sweetness, and obedience.
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I just read your ‘Graffiti and Staircases’.
I post a similar one (before I read yours), I found it interesting that we both referred to Simon & Garfunkel’s lovely song.
Anyway, I like your blog. Interesting reading. Thank you.
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Thank you for your interest.
Tess
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