A single flamed match Lights night to showering stars Silencing crickets

I kept slipping off my seat. I ordered another Guinness draft. “You’ve had your limit,” Elvis the bartender replied. “Hey, don’t be cruel, mister bartender.” I pivoted outwards on my seat and waved. “I’m outta here.” Elvis grabbed me by the shoulder. “You’re not driving, brah, are you?” I shrugged his hand aside and swung…

Okay, writers, here are the rules and regulations for the June version of The Great Bamboo Ridge Year of the Monkey Writing Contest. Remember, you can write a prose piece (short story, essay, what have you), a poem, or even a short play. And yes, you guessed right: you can write a piece that is…

Congratulations to Leilaniolanai, Jim Harstad, and Doreen B. You’ve each won 10 Bamboo Bucks to use in the online store. Just mention that you’re a June winner when you check out. Okay, folks, check out this month’s rules and triggers, and let’s write : )

Under the blue sky, The nylon net of diamonds, Settles on fishes.

My golf game Is starting to come around, Finally. I took it up six years ago, When I turned seventy, Sort of to honor Whitey, My father. I’m hitting solid drives Straight up the fairway Almost every time, these days, And I make the occasional par, Flirt with the occasional birdie. As they say, it’s…

Ohana Style restaurant had been around for over a quarter of a century, occupying its original location on Piikoi Street in Honolulu. Breakfast drew the largest crowd. The tables filled quickly. I took the elderly Kimura’s order, commenting on their youthfulness. “It’s the food, Nani,” winked Mr. Kimura, gratefully accepting a refill of Kona coffee….

My father sells insurance and real estate and owns a deep-sea tuna fishing boat. My father strips car engines and puts them back together to kill time. My father beats information out of Nazi prisoners of war and then takes them out and shoots them once they have said whatever they can say as fast…

The Great Bamboo Ridge Year of the Monkey Writing Contest continues. I repeat yet again: Everyone has a 100 word story. I can help you write yours. Just email your ideas to [email protected], and I will help you write your story. Guarans Balberins. This month you can write a haiku or a piece that is…

And the winner for May is Jim Harstad. He’s won 10 Bamboo Bucks that he can redeem at the BR virtual bookstore. Jim, just mention you’re a May winner when you check out. Congratulations!