Julie Lacksonen

Joined January 2021

328 stories

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Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.

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Snow Melt
A single droplet is fighting with gravity. It is falling...drip!
By Julie Lacksonen2 days ago in Poets
Meditation
Inhaling deeply, I feel strong serenity. Peace envelops me.
By Julie Lacksonen2 days ago in Poets
Stealing Dreams
"I'm gonna be the best Dreamster ever," my best friend, Joe, informed me. Just like that. I didn't even know he had any interest.
By Julie Lacksonen2 days ago in Fiction
Gone - Now What?
That awkward moment... What to do when someone has lost a loved one. Cards don't seem sufficient. Flowers fade. Presents may leave a painful reminder.
By Julie Lacksonen3 days ago in Poets
Think for Me. Top Story - February 2026.
"How do you calculate the circumference of a circle? Submit your answer when ready." [Pause] "Excellent! Every student was able to call up the answer electronically very quickly. If I, as a robot had feelings, I would express pride. You may break for lunch. Return to this cyber room in 45 minutes."
By Julie Lacksonen5 days ago in Humans
A Healthy Dose of Self-Doubt
Who are you? Do you matter? Yes, you! I'll bet you matter. I don't think that I do. I have no legacy. No one will plant a garden, erect a building, or even a small statue in my honor when I'm gone.
By Julie Lacksonen6 days ago in Poets
Walking Worries Away
Enjoying nature Hiking a picturesque trail Leaving cares behind
By Julie Lacksonen10 days ago in Poets
Letting Go
I didn't want to be an expert. Who would? Letting go is painful. I was blissfully content, Happily unaware of what was to come.
By Julie Lacksonen10 days ago in Poets
Life of the Party
Smile when I arrive. Shake my hand. Pat my back. I am the life of the party. You don't belong Claim to be my friend. Laugh at my humor.
By Julie Lacksonen17 days ago in Poets
In My Dream
You are in my arms. Maybe only in a dream, Yet I feel you here. * To my late husband, pictured above. If only this photo was now.
By Julie Lacksonen17 days ago in Poets
Losing Control
Humiliating, Undifferentiating, Overpowering * * Thank you, Paul and John for the inspiration. It's amazing what you can say with three words.
By Julie Lacksonen18 days ago in Poets
Hello, Stranger. Top Story - January 2026.
"See you there, Stranger!" I called. "Yes, Love," my husband replied. "Not yet, silly." "Oh, yeah. Sorry. Later, Stranger."
By Julie Lacksonen18 days ago in Fiction

Julie Lacksonen

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Snow Melt

Meditation

Stealing Dreams

Gone - Now What?

Think for Me. Top Story - February 2026.

A Healthy Dose of Self-Doubt

Walking Worries Away

Letting Go

Life of the Party

In My Dream

Losing Control

Hello, Stranger. Top Story - January 2026.

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