http://slow.writerscafe.org/JCStone The original writings of author JC en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776017697 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Commentary on the Fort Hood Shooting http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/474143/ A childhood story about trick or treating http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/471063/  The ghost of my lover,still remains.In the corner of this roomand the corner of my mind.In the minutes of lightand the hours of dark.He haunts,He taunts,Of things that wereand may never become. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/470317/  Shortly after moving into my new home, as in two hours, a note appeared taped to the door. It went something like this:Hi Neighbor!We noticed you just moved in.” (I guess the PODS gave it away.) We saw that you had children, and we have a fishpond and dogs that like to play so they.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/454077/ Essay on healthcare reform http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/451187/ Black Dahlia Chronicals: A character derived from The Wingman series by Michael Davis, a WC writer. Please read The Wingman's Night at www.chanceransom.com http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/441329/  Food.Food is not my friend. It hasn’t been my friend for a very long time, but not for the reasons you may think. I don’t have a love/hate relationship with food, it is just hate.Most people find joy in food, or as a source of comfort. Not me. Food is not my friend.I’.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/441317/ Reflections on the death of John Hughes http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/440565/ Comments on the POTUS ratings http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/439711/ Political view on the current rebranding of the White House initatives http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/439478/ notes on the trillion dollar deficit http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/431303/ Comments on the stimulus bill http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/430388/ For my friend The Rock and Roll Cowboy... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/429430/ Gifted Children http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/428942/ What is going on in America http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/428157/ In my dreams, he comes,Like a thief in the night,Steal away, in moonlight,To beaches with lapping waves,Hand in my hand we shall go.In my dreams, he comes,Like a thief in the night,Steal away, to heaven,On a warm silken breeze,As lovers only know.In my dreams, he comes,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/419559/ Written for Not Your Average Happy Ending... What happens when Jealousy takes over. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/418515/ Note: Character derived from The Wingman Series by Michael Davis, WC writer. Recommend reading at www.chanceransom.com http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/413787/ Can you see?Can you see me or are the trappings getting in the way?Can you get past the blue of the iris, and see the deepth of my soul?Can you see a heart that desires for you to know that there is more?Can you see me or is the shell all that you want?Can you see the real me?Can you see.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/413468/ Do not put me on a pedestal,I will just have farther to fall Do not place a halo upon my head,I am not that innocent Do not equate me with perfection,I will cease to exist Do not make me a queen,if you cannot be a king Do not let me wal.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/411132/ Co-written with Arthur Henn. Arthurs portion is in red. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/399148/ Chronicles of the Black Dahlia Note: Character derived from The Wingman Series by Michael Davis, WC writer. Recommend reading at www.chanceransom.com http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/398814/ He sits at a table in the corner of the McDonalds, lap top open and a cell phone in his ear. He is trying to book a flight, one way. The single piece of luggage, he has is up against the wall. He wears no suit. His business doesn't require one. "No ma'am. I understand but please d.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/389545/  I like to look at old pictures at antique stores. Some people buy pictures to decorate with, or make into bookmarkers. Others buy them because they don’t have any family of their own. My dad calls it adopt a relative. It makes me sad to think that what I consider irreplaceabl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/356952/ Chronicles of the Black Dahlia Note: Character derived from The Wingman Series by Michael Davis, WC writer. Recommend reading at www.chanceransom.com http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/355684/ Chronicles of the Black Dahlia Note: Character derived from The Wingman Series by Michael Davis, WC writer. Recommend reading at www.chanceransom.com http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/355407/ Chronicles of the Black Dahlia Note: Character derived from The Wingman Series by Michael Davis, WC writer. Recommend reading at www.chanceransom.com http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/355402/ Chip works in the building where I work, but we do not work in the same office. He rides the train in. I know this because of the boarding I.D. he has attached to his badge that he wears around his neck. I see him in the break room. He sits on the left hand side, second table in, near .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/354180/ There are some women who age gracefully. There are others, well, they just age. Then there are those who age kicking and screaming all the way, not wanting to give up an ounce of youth until they absolutly have to. This is Connie. Connie's about sixty three, maybe sixty four, but y.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/353421/ The twenty-first of December is rapidly approaching. Most people will be out in the bustling crowds that day. They will be finishing up or in some cases, starting their holiday shopping. It will come and go without much fanfare and on the 22nd for everyone, another day to be forgotten. No.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/353387/ because everyone has a story http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/353374/ Opinion http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/336213/ Follow Up to Didn't See That Coming... warning its a long one. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/333549/ A Follow Up to "Why Your Vote Will Count In 08" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/310615/  Christine was only fourteen, when she escaped France at the end of 1869. Her mother put her on a ship to the Americas to family and a better life, but once she had reached Orleans, she found that the family she had escaped to, she had to escape from. Her Aunt, long dead and only a man cousin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/307581/ There are some things you can't make up http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/303253/ For the Set Me Free Contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/288023/ Sitting in a noisy restaurant, she looks quickly at the reflection staring back at her, from a compact. Not bad she thinks. Do I still look the same? Will he recognize me? Taking the lipstick, she glides it across her bottom lip and purses, lightly touching up with her pinky and then snap.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/287570/ "The Army?” Marie Elise exclaims, bringing a hand to her décolletage, “Why would the Army see need to send you here?” Her piqued interest is genuine. William starts to speak “Well Madame..my original assignment..”“He was sent to quiet that i.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/286777/ written for the Poem a Quote http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/280340/ She twirls, the skirt swirls and flows all aroundRound and around she turns, delighted in the skirtthat seems to float on its own Organza and the color of lilacLittle Ballerina's laughter bubbles overlooking at the pattern, it makes on the ground She dances, and she le.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/279883/ My thoughts from participating in a flag retirement ceremony on Memorial Day. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/268342/ Come Sister, Come take my hand We'll run through the meadows Like we did when we were children, Chasing butterflies and clouds and the wind Come Sister, Come put flowers in my hair And I will put them in yours While we whisper in each other's ear Our secrets and wishes and dream.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/264559/ For all the under appreciated Moms out there http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/262038/ Shame on The MoonFor making a perfect night. Shame on The StarsFor winking down and telling lies. Shame on The Cool GrassFor stirring up painful memories. Shame on The Heady LilacsFor finding lost dreams. Shame on YouFor giving up so easily. .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/262013/ Written after watching the world around me. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/245653/  Nestled in the Vieux Carre of La Nouvelle Orleans, between Royal and Chartres is the Chambre des Bolivien. A dull colored, flat front, row home with an iron cased balcony. Arched windows and black shutters, when closed during hurricane season, appear like eyes looking out. The Spanish tile r.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/230277/ Story of five women of the Bolivien House http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/230271/ The cold that just won't go away http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/229732/ Politics http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JCStone/228266/