Opinion by Chris Bunton This recent event where a young college student, Riley Strain; left a Nashville bar and was found dead, has really hit me. I’m not a soft hearted guy. But, I tend to notice when things are wrong. And I see some things wrong with this situation. First, I have had myContinue reading “Tavern Reform”
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Cut Costs
We Need Major Reform in Our World A family member of mine lives in an assisted living facility. She had a brain aneurysm and several later strokes that has left her partially paralyzed and very hard to communicate with. She lived her life working a good job and has great insurance and pension. The facilityContinue reading “Cut Costs”
Beyond The Veil
Tail-Rhyme Poem by Chris Bunton Beyond the veil, in other worlds nearby; sensed or seen dimly in the third eye. Mystical beings, where secrets sought; in distant past, by myths shrouded. Hidden universes crowded, beyond belief. Fantasy or not? Bio: Chris Bunton is a writer, poet and blogger from Southern Illinois. He has published inContinue reading “Beyond The Veil”
We Don’t Trust Them
Rebel Poetry By Chris Bunton We don’t trust them.Those giants who rule the Earth;those fallen ones who stole our dominion. We don’t trust them.Those royal descendants of “gods”;those of the divine blood line. Why should we trust them?They live in castles even today,while we still cower in caves. Why should we trust them?From days ofContinue reading “We Don’t Trust Them”
On The River Front
Travel Writing by Chris Bunton We recently traveled to Savannah, Georgia, Brunswick, Georgia and Jekyll Island. While there I did some research for the crime magazine, The Yard: Crime Blog; where I post True Crime Articles. My wife Stacy and I, with our schnauzer Gus, did some research on the area before we traveled toContinue reading “On The River Front”
A Day At The Beach
Travel Writing by Chris Bunton We’ve been traveling for the past few days, heading from Southern Illinois down to Jekyll Island, Georgia. Let me give you some back story. In the 90’s I was driving a semi truck. I had started using the truck as a means of free travel. Because let’s be real. HowContinue reading “A Day At The Beach”
Smitten
Sonnet by Chris Bunton He was smitten with love for her;by that arrow deep and sure.A gooey warmth between them;filling the heart all within. But, loves shaft, festered, stinking foul;to gangrenous, aching howl.Through steamy glass his love moaned;as he stood outside alone. Those barbs cannot be reversed;holding fast in a soul feeling cursed.Longing for theContinue reading “Smitten”
What About Tipping
Opinions by Chris Bunton I pretty much have an opinion on virtually everything, and as a writer, I want you to read about it. It’s who I am. So, here’s my opinion on tipping. I treat it as helping people. It has nothing to do with their work or quality of work, (unless they totallyContinue reading “What About Tipping”
School Daze
Labor Poem by Chris Bunton In my school dazemy younger dumber daze,I learned many things,but not what I need. I admit I rejected themlike a bad boy does.It’s my fault, they say.It’s my fault, I’m poor. I kind of know what verbs areand what X+T might be.But, what do I do when a cop calls?HowContinue reading “School Daze”
Hurkle-Durkling Is Freedom
Health Freedom Advice by Chris Bunton It’s morning. The alarm goes off and you hit snooze. This is referred to as Hurkle-Durkle. A phrase created by the Ancient Scots to describe the period of time spent lounging in bed, after waking, gathering your thoughts before rising for the day. Although I doubt the Scots ofContinue reading “Hurkle-Durkling Is Freedom”
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