So You Want to Own a Bar
A lot of people dream of opening a bar, or restaurant. The idea of pouring drinks, feeding people, and being an integral part of the community evokes excitement and visions…
Author: Michael
Michael is a bar owner, political junkie, and avid reader. Some of his articles have been featured in the Denver Post and the Pueblo Chieftain.
Lifeline
Have you ever heard of Plato’s cave? No? Okay, here’s the gist: Imagine there is a group of people chained to a wall in a cave. Their entire lives, they…
The Polis Administration Tries to Bully the Press
Earlier this month, there was a story of the Polis administration creating—through the power of an executive order—a third tax-payer funded office this year. The article was factually correct. The…
An Amphetamine Anecdote
Walter looked at me with confusion and amazement, “This is crazy. Alright, whatever you say, Jake the ghost of whatever. Let’s get on with it already.”
Yeah. This case was going to be good. Finally, something to look forward to.
Gerald’s Nightmare
Gerald was violently torn from his dream world and thrown scared, confused, and sweating into the “real world”—for the fourth time this week. This was an ongoing occurrence. Every few…
Feedback Friday: Settings
This weeks theme: Setting. Wait, that’s it? Why yes, my fellow critiquers and writers, I want setting to take the forefront on the piece you share. This is the time to…
YOUNG WOMAN LATEST VICTIM IN SERIAL KILLER’S RAMPAGE
Disclaimer: This is a fictional story. The names mentioned are those of characters, and not real people, with the exception of Todd Kohlhepp. Links to real stories were included for…
You still believe in Santa Claus, you just don’t know it
Do you literally believe in Santa? Hopefully not. If you do…well I’ve got some bad news. No, what I mean is that, just like the jolly Elf (yeah, I said…
