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7 I, Too, Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

Kelsey Lou and James walking out of the Dickson Street Bookshop, where an unhoused man stands in the corner behind them leaning against the wall
April 6, 2025May 17, 2025 ~ Brandyn Gallagher ~ Leave a comment

Kelsey Lou had never heard a real romantic story in Ozarks vernacular English before. But here... James told this story of unintended, quintessential romance in their native tongue with all the heartfelt honesty of a young possum in a winter hen house. 

What’s Your Real Story?

February 5, 2025April 6, 2025 ~ Brandyn Gallagher ~ 1 Comment

I've been thinking today about Milton Burke, AP Literature teacher at Fayetteville High School, in Arkansas.I had wanted so much to impress him; to receive his assurance that I was a good student; to earn an A in his class. But 4th hour was when the school resource officer always came to take me out … Continue reading What’s Your Real Story?

Blue Pumpkins: Part 1

September 16, 2024September 17, 2024 ~ Brandyn Gallagher ~ Leave a comment

I hate everything about this, Except the color blue Which is my favorite, But they didn't even pick a good blue,

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