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A Legacy of Wisdom By T. Delaplain “Fifteen two, fifteen four.” Ed motioned to his grandson to count again. “Ya ain’t paying attention. When’s the last time you went home? Your mom’s fit to be tied.” “She doesn’t get it, there’s no time to slow down. I’m behind in biochem, student government is a time... Continue Reading →
Heart of Gold By T. Delaplain Exhausted and weighed down by the dust and muck of the day, the miners gazed at the flames, taking away no warmth or solace. Twelve men gone, brothers in grit and gold. They’d chased riches together, one shovelful at a time but the silence tonight was louder than any... Continue Reading →
A Swift Exit By T. Delaplain Crayon art hung on the refrigerator door next to the grimy finger prints. Ignoring the squeals of “she hit me”, reaching a crescendo from the play room, Emily washed one of twelve plastic Disney cups that appeared in the sink daily and swept up the Fruit Loops, again. “MOM!”... Continue Reading →
Too Late For Rain By T. Delaplain I erupted into a tornado of flames as I read the missives. The betrayal was made real, no longer just a gut feeling. Our secrets and plans had been laid bare. I thought we were a team. Was destroying me your ultimate goal? There would be no escape... Continue Reading →
Tracey Delaplain, MD 
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