Judith Robinson

“Pushing The Button” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #184

To Push The Button Or Not!          As a child, Larry had many toys, but the ones he liked the best were ones where he could push buttons. Larry eventually became a radio engineer. After many years as an engineer, Larry pushed many buttons. There were buttons to start his car, towers, turntables, a microphone, and even the toilet! Buttons also kept his shirts closed and his pants up.          People have buttons, too; however, they are not physical; th...

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“Using Sarcasm As a Defense Mechanism” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #183

Using Sarcasm As A Defense Mechanism          Using sarcasm is a defense mechanism that protects against vulnerability. These barbs are smoke screens and prevent open and honest communication in relationships. Sarcasm is a defense mechanism used because of experiences in the family's early years and social settings. Young men, Teenagers use sarcasm as a way to get accepted into peer groups.          Cynics feel that this is a great defense mechanism: ...

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“Magic Potions and Dogs” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #176

Hello! My name is Hazel, and I am a miniature schnauzer. I came to Minnesota from Texas. I love to go outside, but it is hard to do when winter hits! I do love the summers and falls here. Summers don’t get as hot here, and fall has pretty colors. These past two years have been quiet. We don’t go out as much, so winters are the hardest. My breed came from Germany, where we work on German farms. Our job is to detect and catch rodents. I have around 300 million olfactory receptors, and a significant portion of my brain works to detect and ana...

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“Planting A Tree” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #175

           Rose and Violet had just lost their younger sister Amaryllis. Her loss devasted them, so they purchased a Memorial Tree for her Obituary. They designated that they wanted the tree planted in The Dry Tortugas National Park. After hurricane Ian passed thru, they had to close the park. Ian caused the loss of human life and property damage. Critical natural resources like coral reefs were also affected. Coral reefs are natural infrastructures that protect shorelines, support endan...

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“Everything is Changing” by Judith Robinson

Everything is Changing While a group of friends sat discussing the day's events, Steve said everything was changing. He then noted that today, like in the nineteenth century Darwin's Theory of Evolution still applied. The full name of the theory is "theory of evolution by natural selection." The idea explains how organisms change or evolve. Darwin stated that human babies are born helpless, and it was thought humans descended from other young creatures who could survive without help. He concluded that the ancestors must be fish since fish ha...

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“Open Ended Plane Ticket” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #171

         William was a geologist and had seen most of the great sites in Arizona. He booked a flight in first class, with an open return date. William picked Scotland for its natural beauty, excellent climate, and geological phenomena. He was looking forward to the long, relaxing plane ride.          As more people arrived, he watched with interest as people of all nationalities came aboard. As he watched, he noticed a tall willowy blonde heading toward...

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“The Muscle Car Sound” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #171

In 1917 my great-grandfather purchased a Buick franchise. He later purchased Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and GMC. When the muscle car era started, I became a big fan of the looks and sound. I spent a lot of time with my dad, the service manager of the franchises. The muscle car started during prohibition from 1920 to 1933; during this time, moonshiners and bootleggers needed the fastest cars possible to outrun the police. They modified their vehicles to go faster, with improved cargo capacity and handling. After prohibition, they still got an adren...

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“Dreams of Ulops” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #167

A daydream is being distracted by your thought while awake. When Jim was bored with school, his mind would wander, and he would go to his special place. His favorite place was on the islands of Bonaire. There he played with his imaginary Leafy Sea Dragon friend, Ulops. The sea dragons are members of the seahorse family. They have a shape like a seahorse, with a long snout, tail, and unique fin placement. They also have lobes or leaf-like protuberances sprouting from their bodies. Although Ulops swam the seven seas, he would always come back ...

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“periphery” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #164

periphery As Theo sat on the steps of the lake cabin, she remembered all the good times they had there. As she arrived, all the grandchildren came running for her fresh donuts. Then, she and the other adults would sit in a circle and talk. They spent the morning laughing and enjoying each other's company. Finally, it was time for a great picnic lunch. All of the wives had fixed their favorite dishes. As Theo put the silverware and napkins on the table, she watched as a group of hungry children ran toward the table. As her grandchildren reach...

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“Waldeinsamkeit” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #161

  Waldeinsamkeit      While Judy walked past the local park, she could smell the aromatic fragrance of peonies and lilacs, which filled the yard of her childhood home.       She remembered her childhood when nature was a source of comfort for her. The memories of rising at sunrise and running outside to spend the day came back clearly. Swimming, rolling in the grass, wading in the creek, and climbing trees were great stress relievers.       Summe...

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“It's Not Fair” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #158

"It's Not Fair!"    The statement "it's not fair" is used by many people today. We have political and social unrest, war, and a pandemic.     The rioting following George Floyd's death was the worst in the history of Minneapolis. This incident involved George" s arrest, which ended in his death by police. Too many incidents between African Americans and police show a total lack of respect for the person's civil rights.    Dozens of people were killed or injured, and thousands of businesses an...

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“False News Coverage About Trump In 2016” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #156

Fake news is not a new phenomenon, and it has been around since news became a concept 500 years ago with the invention of print—much longer than verified, "objective" news, which emerged in force more than a century ago. This type of misinformation has existed for many years, and it is also sensationalist and designed to inflame passions and provoke violence.  On Easter Sunday, 1475, a two ½-year-old child went missing in Trent, Italy. In a series of sermons, Franciscan preacher Bernardina da Feltre claimed that the Jewish community had...

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“The Great Pyramids of Giza” by Judith Robinson

Submitted to Contest #154

The Great Pyramids of Giza Egypt is an Arab nation in the northeastern corner of Africa. A small part of Egypt, the Sinai Peninsula, extends into Asia. Most of the country is covered by dry windswept deserts. They receive little rainfall and depend on the Nile River. The story of Egypt dates back more than 5,000 years to about to 3100 B.C. In prehistoric times, they had cities and kingdoms that grew up along the Nile. They developed systems of government, mathematics, and science. They remained under various forms of royal rule until the 195...

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