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December Leaping Fool Submissions are Open! (Public)

December Leaping Fool Submissions are Open! (Public)

Join us on December 15th for another installment of “The Leaping Fool” winter writer’s series at Orcas Island Winery. If you’d like to read your work, please send your submission to hello@source-paper.com by Dec. 5th and include your first and last name in the document title.

A Brief and Ancient History (Public)

A Brief and Ancient History (Public)

So there you go, a 2000-year-old account relayed by a 250-year-old book. And so we have a glimpse of the people that may have, in another time, stood a large stone on-end to mark a spot on the island next door.

Invasive Species (Public)

Invasive Species (Public)

It saw me immediately, lifted its head and plaintively groaned.

A Cat Named Bitey (Public)

A Cat Named Bitey (Public)

He was a free agent and I took notice, never having met a cat that called its own shots.

See How Nicely Everything Works Out? 🍯 (Public)

See How Nicely Everything Works Out? 🍯 (Public)

“Hope you have a lovely winter, do come by for tea when you’re settled in.”

11/11/22 Leaping Fool Lit Night Line-up (Public)

11/11/22 Leaping Fool Lit Night Line-up (Public)

“The Leaping Fool” lit night, this Friday, 11/11/22, 5:30pm (opening) 6:30pm–8:30pm (reading) at the Orcas Island Winery, will include the following line-up. There is no cover. Everyone is welcome. The winery will have wine and picnic snacks available. See you there! Ayn Gailey, reading

Dating Gems—Calling Dibs on the First Kiss (Public)

Dating Gems—Calling Dibs on the First Kiss (Public)

I get to initiate it with playful flirtation and, of course, verbal consent… which is, honestly, pretty hot.