Creative Writing
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Why Bella Should Have Chosen Something Else: A Deeper Look
A common trope in romantic comedies and dramas is a love triangle where the protagonist has to pick who they should be with. I grew up with the Twilight book series, and I didn’t understand the appeal until many years later when I watched it in college. Bella, who is ordinary and not extraordinary, is…
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Celebrating the End of a Wonderful School Year with the White Family
The White family was sitting on their back porch and screen with Wilbur this evening. The black and white tuxedo cat Bond was lying next to Wilbur, and both were asleep, enjoying the warm air of the evening. Mildred Oscar was sitting on a porch swing, slowly going to and fro, with his arm around…
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Violet & Brownie
Rachel’s mother had recommended a stable and good riding instructor for Violet. Her love of horses had been a constant in her life for a long time. For years, she dreamed she had a horse. In this dream, the wood paneling that made up the back of the house was replaced by two stables that…
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Oscar’s Unplanned Rescue: A Commuter’s Tale
Oscar was sitting in traffic on his way back from work. Often on long drives home, he wondered if it was worth the hour-long commute. He had frequently thought about asking Mildred if they could move closer to his place of work. Whenever he was on the precipice of having the conversation, Mildred would mention…
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Exploring Dementia in The Last Devil to Die
I recently listened to the fourth book in the Thursday Murder Club series, The Last Devil to Die. The book opens with the death of an antique shop owner who is a friend of the Thursday Murder Club. The book revolves around the hunt for his killer. I found the book enjoyable, but the most…
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Ch. 8: Rose & Scouts
Rose was staring at her Brownie’s vest, dreading the upcoming meeting. Their activities were always dull, and she was not shy about expressing her dislike. One of the leaders, Ms. Mary, seemed to have a particular aversion to her. Mildred’s voice brought Rose back to the present. “ We’re going to be late, hurry up!”.…
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Overcoming Bullying: A Teen’s Concert Night
First attempt at a short story Abby had been eagerly anticipating The Eras concert for a year since her mom had surprised her with the news of the tickets. Several of her friends had been unable to get tickets, and Abby felt a surge of excitement knowing she was one of the lucky ones. The…
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Safe Foods with Basil Bass Episode 2
Welcome back to another episode of Safe Foods Eelevated with Basil Bass. In this episode, we will discuss how to make an all-time safe food more nutritious. Pizza is a beloved food by many, even those who are not neurodivergent. Learning to make this food more nutritious will serve you and your family well in…
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Cooking Show Episode: Chicken Nugget Fried Rice Recipe for Neurodivergent Eaters | Safe Foods Elevated
I’ve been experimenting with writing fiction, and my experiences more overtly inform some of the fiction as an autistic woman. This latest venture is a cooking show with a host named Basil Bass. For the set of the cooking show, imagine a set similar to those of a Food Network show. The appliances are all…
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Ch. 6: Scouts & Dinos in the Garden of Eden
Lilly and Rachel’s first playdate was hanging out at Rachel’s house and playing with her numerous pets. Because Rachel was an only child, her parents had encouraged her love of animals so she would always have the companion of a living, sentient being. She had two dogs, two cats, a horse, and a donkey. They…
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