Jon Roggie : Writing

Structural Damage

Structural Damage

A Story by Jon Roggie


If anyone knows how to be honest with a doctor,please let me know.I try,and see their eyes glaze over.How do you explain a ten percent increase of tre..
Rearview mirror

Rearview mirror

A Story by Jon Roggie


I just had to go pick up some filters for the air conditioner.Get it out of the way,and be lazy the rest of the day.Plenty of leftovers,so no need to ..
Story after midnight

Story after midnight

A Story by Jon Roggie


"When will you tell me?"He shakes his head,and holds up a hand.Sits and watches the clock.Shoulders are tense,and for once he ignores the glass in fro..
Drinking with the ghosts

Drinking with the ghosts

A Story by Jon Roggie


I will say from the start,most of them are very polite.They are glad to feel a touch of life.Sit with you,and maybe tell their stories.Also,they don't..
This might not end well

This might not end well

A Story by Jon Roggie


Walk out in the morning,while taking the dogs out to the backyard, and what do I see?A Darwin Award waiting to happen.House catty-corner to me,and as ..
Tempered steel

Tempered steel

A Story by Jon Roggie


Going through the process might take some time, and it is not really pleasant.Sadly,the final form is not usually chosen by the metal.Given the choice..
A place of silence

A place of silence

A Story by Jon Roggie


Rare when you find one.Sit,and listen.Turn your head to the side,and smile while you take notice.
Results of the day

Results of the day

A Story by Jon Roggie


I don't seem to be nodding off,so I must have some energy left.Sorry.You are stuck with me once again.Tremors seem to have stepped back,and this means..
Singing to the dogs

Singing to the dogs

A Story by Jon Roggie


Yes.I have to go multi-species.This is what happens.I only want a spot to sleep.Mr. Blue Sky didn't work.The Clash didn't work.All I know is the dog i..
Jump off the cliff

Jump off the cliff

A Story by Jon Roggie


Something from my teenage years.Summer was interesting.Adolescents becoming adults.Of course in our belief of immortality,we have to test it.It is onl..