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Dancing Around Certainty

Dancing Around Certainty

A Story by vainvessel


When I read the news or listen to political debates or hear some of what politicians say, I realize that there is not a single thing that I can say I ..
Each Moment

Each Moment

A Story by vainvessel


Time is fluid. I try to hold a moment in my mind and it’s like trying to hold a river in my hand. Every moment feeds seamlessly into the next wi..
Where Does Happiness Lie?

Where Does Happiness Lie?

A Story by vainvessel


Can you find truth in the innocent smile of a child?Can you find truth in a look of confusion or sadness in another’s person’s eyes, a loo..
In Search of Joy

In Search of Joy

A Story by vainvessel


I often get the feeling that I am not like other people. I think I do not have the same capacity for joy. I do not get as excited as they do. Things f..
Why I Write

Why I Write

A Story by vainvessel


“He asked, ‘What makes a man a writer?’ Well, I said, it’s simple. You either get it down on paper, or jump off a bridge.&rdqu..