Stirring the Spark
Kirk WarehamThe joy of reading and writing.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 36 | Founded | 6 months ago | Last Issue | 3 days ago |
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The Gift of Friendship
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“The friend who holds your hand, and says the wrong thing,” says Barbara Kingsolver, “is made of dearer stuff than the one who stays away.”
New friends wait expectantly for us around every corner. We m...
King Arthur’s Raisin Muffins
First published in Rockford Writer’s Guild, 2023
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Seeing a box of raisins on my kitchen counter reminds me of King Arthur and his ironclad sword-wielding dragon-chasing lance-thrusting rough-charg...
The Center Field Jumbotron
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Through the ventilation fan in the hotel bathroom, I hear 25,000 fans roaring at the top of their lungs. I take the elevator eight floors down, and wander out into the street.
It’s chili dogs and Budweise...
Saving the Soil Down Under
First published in Front Porch Republic, August 2026.
Australia is a land of tremendous beauty, uniquely blessed.
Its cities sport magical names: Goonoowigal, Cullenbenbong, Kootingal, Billabong, and Woorabinda. It is famous for its grill...
Turbulence
I awoke to the soothing voice of the Prophet Job coming over the public address system.
“Ladies and gentlemen,” it said. “We are encountering turbulence. Please take your seats and buckle your seatbelts.”
Turbulence.
To my dulled...
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I'm the father of six children, and grandfather of eight. My passions include reading and writing, children and family, faith, nature, and hiking/running.
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