Are you as much in the dark as I am? You’d think after writing for over three years on this platform, I’d have a good idea of how things work. After all, I’ve read at least a few hundred articles by “top writers” on how to do well here. Some of their advice actually helped, for a while. But now…

Why there’s a growing movement to end pet ownership — The day I lost our parrot, Rollo, was one of the worst days of my life. After 30 years, I still tear up thinking about it. But I sometimes wonder whether what for us was a profound tragedy was for Rollo a triumph. Why? Because he was finally free. It…

A haiku for Poetry Month — Blossoms fleck the trunk Of the tree that yielded them Like a mother’s tears

An acrostic poem — Spring cleaning is a chore that’s past its prime, People today don’t heat with ashy fires, Ragmen won’t knock, and chimney sweeps won’t climb, Instead, another ritual transpires. No pillows will be split to clean their down, Goose feathers aren’t spread to dry on sheets. Char women won’t be scrubbing…

Tim and Zulie don’t always have time to update their advice, so follow these writers. — Are you looking for good information about making money writing on NewsBreak? If you search the word “NewsBreak” on Medium, you’ll first see articles by two of Medium’s top writers: Tim Denning and Zulie Rane. Naturally, you’ll likely read these stories since these writers are well-respected voices in the Medium…

From witchcraft to crime fiction, Easter traditions differ from place to place — Over the centuries, immigrants have brought many holiday traditions to America that have been adopted by the general population, like Easter eggs and rabbits. Some rituals, however, never took root in the US outside certain ethnic groups. So here are a few Easter traditions from around the world that may…

A foolish haiku Salt in sugar bowls Heart-stopping lies told for laughs Just stay home alone

This AI stuff is blowing my mind — The following contains AI-generated content. I’ve been feeling a bit low lately. I’m turning 65 this year and wondering if I will ever accomplish anything significant with my writing. At one time, I was a “top writer” in four categories on Medium and a solid member of the $100 Club…

As hustles go, there’s no contest — The time has come for many of us to realize we won’t make much money on Medium unless the platform adjusts the way it pays for content in our favor. Some people are doing okay, but they are in the minority. Which category do you fall into? The good old days