Writing Showcase
Links to Writings
A Home to Me by Elizabeth Gibbs
Theme of Place Essay Excerpt: "As you drive by, at a moment’s glance, it doesn’t look like much, if you can see anything at all. A little crickety house that remembers the stage-coach times is tucked snuggly into the trees. This is my home..."
7700 Tippecanoe Road by Lauren Adair
Theme of Place Essay Excerpt: "...Suddenly, my eyes see the small square door leading to the attic. When my sister and I were kids, my uncle used to tell us the bogyman lived in there. Today, at the age of eighteen, I still won’t open the door..."
Coffee of the Day by Andrea Liguore
Theme of Place Essay Excerpt: "...It would always start out with a few people stopping at Caribou to relax, but by the end of the night, all of the chairs at the surrounding tables would be rearranged and filled by familiar faces...."
My Favorite Place by Haley Henry
Theme of Place Essay Excerpt: "...In order to sit down, you’ll have to wait for me to clean the passenger’s seat off. I do this by throwing everything in the back seat. Up front, you’ll find my McDonalds trash, body spray, make-up, CD’s, and the stuffed cow that I received from Chik-Fil-A. The front isn’t as bad as the back...."
To See Him at First... by Jessica Dwyer
Theme of Place Essay Excerpt: "...In this place I have created a refuge for myself, far from the reach of others. It is the kind of place where hours can disappear while gazing at clouds. He is the keeper of this place. For the longest time we sit in silence, enjoying each other’s company. I often wonder if it’s possible that when we are apart he feels just as alone as I do..."
Happy Birthday by Josh Studnicki
Reminiscent Incident Essay Excerpt: "...I saw him there, lying on the gurney. My father’s colorful and lively face was covered by an oxygen mask, his big, brown eyes full of tears. He did not see me. I wasn’t even sure if I wanted him to in that moment..."
Fifteen Minutes of Fame by Lauren Corcoran
Reminiscent Incident Excerpt: "Little, red-headed Annie gave the cue line for the orchestra to begin. The sweet smell of fake smoke filled the air as it billowed onto the stage. At age 16, this was my first opening night singing on the Byham stage in Pittsburgh..."
The Kitchen Table Trio by Lauren Adair
Reminiscent Incident Excerpt: " We assumed our normal positions, sitting in the high-back, silver chairs around the gray oval table, munching on whatever goodies Kristi found in the fridge. We talked about the past day’s events, the boys in our classes, and what we were looking forward to. Our conversations had no limits. The topics could range from silly to serious all within the same conversation..."
Let Me Tell You a Story by Jessica Dwyer
Diagnostic Essay Excerpt: "...Here I am ten years later feeling truly blessed that I have a chance for a do-over. I realize not everyone is lucky enough to get one..."
