Ronan stood at his bedroom, looking out. It was hard to tell there had been a thunderstorm if it weren’t for the wet spots here and there.…… Read more “After the Rain”
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Teaching, Playwrights and Burgers
He reached the plank and emerged from the water. As he hoisted himself out of the water, with his hands flattened on the wood, he turned his…… Read more “Teaching, Playwrights and Burgers”
Ruth’s Visitor
Ruth was in the garden having a cup of tea. It was a beautiful day. Summer was drawing to a close and soon the cold weather would…… Read more “Ruth’s Visitor”
Rehema’s Visitor
Rehema sat there on the floor with her knees drawn and her hands clasped around them, staring straight ahead of her. It had been weeks since Trishan…… Read more “Rehema’s Visitor”
Saturday Morning
Weeks had passed and by now his hair had grown back at the sides. It was early Saturday morning. He hadn’t slept well and after tossing and…… Read more “Saturday Morning”
No Education Leads to Risk of Child Marriage
Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com On March 23, 2022, the first school year here in Afghanistan, I was excited about returning and eagerly looked forward to seeing…… Read more “No Education Leads to Risk of Child Marriage”
Where are the Girls?
“If abortion is about women’s rights,” asked abortion survivor Gianna Jessen at a 2015 House Judiciary Committee Hearing, “then what were mine?”Source: Hillsdale Collegian Photo by SHAHBAZ AKRAM on Pexels.com…… Read more “Where are the Girls?”
Taliban Restrictions & Assignments
“What’s the matter, Honey?” Dushan asked Chioma. “Remember how I told you that I really wanted that assignment on the latest Taliban restrictions on Afghan women?” “Yes.”…… Read more “Taliban Restrictions & Assignments”
Orson Steps Out
He was in the kitchen when his cell rang. It was Lizbeth. “Hello, Beth.” “What time are you coming over?” “I thought I told you on Thursday…… Read more “Orson Steps Out”
Teen Talk & Humbert Humbert
“How was your weekend, Professor Moore?” “It was fine. Last night I watched A lexicon of Teenagers on BBC. It explained the confusing slangs they use. How…… Read more “Teen Talk & Humbert Humbert”
Notes to Women 