Judey Kalchik

Joined February 2021

516 stories

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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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Early man stared in horror Cowering at the unexpected Loss of light that Indicated the removal of approval and the dis- Pleasure of the All-One.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Finding Inspiration During Change. Top Story - April 2024.
Inspiration is all around us. Sometimes it comes in an email labeled 'TYWK' or 'For You'. Sometimes it's a meme posted on social media. Other times it's more subtle.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Motivation
It's a Good Friday
21% of Americans have taken today off from work. Maybe it's a planned vacation day, maybe they've called off sick, or maybe they are in one of the 12 states where today is a state holiday and it's just expected.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in History
What I Learned From the Lockdown
So long ago but just yesterday. Jobs gone. People gone. Groups forbidden. Tylenol sold out. Yeast sold out.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Upping The Emoji Game
Here's the thing with friends If you pay attention the learning never ends. Being a Boomer I've got room for major escalation in my emoji game
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
60 Second Storytelling. Top Story - March 2024.
Matthew McConaughey wants you to know about the best thing he's made with his pants on. Let's allow that to simmer there for a moment. Go on, read it again.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Writers
1001 Reads for This Vocal Piece!
I've just passed my three year anniversary on Vocal and also just achieved my first 1000+ read story. These things aren't connected; the story that achieved 1000 reads isn't even a year old.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Writers
Women Dress For The Men
It started on social media (what doesn't, these days?) 'Women dress for Men!" was confidently displayed as a meme or headline, I forget
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
The Trouble is, You Think You Have Time
No matter who said it, it’s true. Buddha usually gets the credit for the quote, but Buddha didn’t actually say that. (I did a little research and it turns out that it came from Carlos Castaneda, as a paraphrase by way of Jack Kornfield. I’m OK with that.)
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Motivation
This is Something No One Will Ban
This is a story-poem with all of the content that I've researched and found pleases everyone. Guaranteed to be free from censorship, pearl-clutching, misogyny, woke/anti-woke accusations, et.al.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Cinnamon Toast
Now this really takes me back: the comfort that meant the most when sick: my mama made a snack beyond compare: Cinnamon Toast.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Let Me Tell You Now
When I am old please use the hoarded and pristine bottle -the lily of the valley lotion- to ease the ache in my hands and remind my feet
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets