Museum of Appalachia – Acrostic by Mike Miller

Machines and tools of the day Unsophisticated? Hardly. Their Simplicity exposes the intelligence and Energy of the people, persevering Under the difficulties of Nature. Men, women, children, all had responsibilities. One’s life, one’s goals, were driven by Family and friends, their needs, their wants, Antiquated to us, customary to them. Past generations – poor generations, … Continue reading Museum of Appalachia – Acrostic by Mike Miller

Crayons – Short Story by Mike Miller

I go to many garage sales, and no, they are not selling garages. I went to one last summer, 93o in the shade. Water $1, Pepsi $1.50, the sign read. The water was tempting. On my way to buy a bottle, I spotted a familiar box; we’ve all seen them, green and yellow stripes, angular … Continue reading Crayons – Short Story by Mike Miller

Passed the Bar Exam – Short Story by Mike Miller

Law school – not his idea, his father’s, a prominent (at least in his own mind) attorney, with the bucks and the clout to get his son admitted to the prestigious law school. So, six years in, that in itself should be an indicator, he applied for and took the bar exam. Failed. Couldn’t have … Continue reading Passed the Bar Exam – Short Story by Mike Miller

I’m Bleeding – Short Story by Mike Miller

It was just a small scrape. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. This business about going to the hospital, getting stitches, tetanus shot, and on and on, is just a nuisance, Overkill. I’m fine. I know what happened. I stuck a bandage on it. It’s just a scrape on my arm. It’s happened … Continue reading I’m Bleeding – Short Story by Mike Miller