Judey Kalchik
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It's my time to find and use my voice.
Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.
You can also find me on Medium
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The Vocal Sonnet Support Group
A recent Vocal writing Challenge called for a Shakespearean sonnet inspired by a summer memory. The Challenge included a helpful link to reference information that described the unique structure of all sonnets (yes- there is more than one type) and that of the Shakespearean sonnet in particular.
By Judey Kalchik 5 years ago in Journal
Customer Service in the Time of TikTok
Comedian Scott Seiss went viral in 2021 with his TikTok video of a harassed and bitter Ikea worker. Parodying the comments from imaginary customers Scott's character gives voice to the comments many retail employees only express in their inner monologue.
By Judey Kalchik 5 years ago in Journal
Holy Fierce Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Batman!
This post is part of the Vocal Cooks Collaborate series. Click Here for an index of all the recipe posts. The latest recipes are Jessica Conaway's 'Cookies make Everything Better' and Oneg of the Artic's 'Northern Cooking Experience'.
By Judey Kalchik 5 years ago in Feast
Mother's Days
I'm not 100% positive I remember my mother. I think I might have a real memory, but I'm not sure. In my mind I'm on a bus, standing next to the driver, and looking down the stairwell. I see my mother: she's outside the bus and to the right of the open doors. There's a stroller tipped up onto the steps. She's looking up at me.
By Judey Kalchik 5 years ago in Viva
What Attracts Also Repels
The young man ducked his head and stared at his feet, hunching his shoulder up towards his ears. We had been given an assignment: state our name, if we were employed or at school, and one thing we appreciated about ourselves. He was stumped; just shook his head from side to side.
By Judey Kalchik 5 years ago in Psyche
