Member-only storyThe First of AprilDenise Shelton·FollowApr 1--ShareA foolish haikuPhoto by Carl Raw on UnsplashSalt in sugar bowlsHeart-stopping lies told for laughsJust stay home alone
Denise SheltoninHistory, Mystery & MoreHow China’s Last Empress Lost Everything and Died in Prison an Opium AddictHer husband survived the revolution, growing old among family, but Wanrong was not so lucky·12 min read·Apr 24, 2021--6
Denise SheltonHow to Comment and Respond to Comments on MediumAnd when saying nothing is your best option·5 min read·Jul 21, 2020--13
Denise SheltoninHistory, Mystery & MoreMaría Félix: The Most Famous Film Goddess You Never Heard OfShe didn’t need Hollywood’s help to become a star·9 min read·Jul 28, 2021--3
Denise SheltoninEverything ShortformA princess found fault with all her suitors because she did not wish to marry.One day, a stunning prince with a bad cough asked for her hand. He’s pretty cute, thought the princess. Maybe I should say yes. With that…·1 min read·Jul 26--2
Unbecoming10 Seconds That Ended My 20 Year MarriageIt’s August in Northern Virginia, hot and humid. I still haven’t showered from my morning trail run. I’m wearing my stay-at-home mom…·4 min read·Feb 16, 2022--949
Jonathan LethemBe Kind, Be Kind, Be KindHenry James, Mr. Rogers, and the Long Middle4 min read·Sep 21--132
The Bottom Line with TrayThe Near-Death Experience that Kick-Started my Journey to Healthy LivingI go into detail about the health scare that pushed me to take better care of my body.7 min read·Jan 20--32
Claire KellyinWrite Under the MoonAshes of My Past PoemsBits and pieces of everything that doesn’t fit anywhere else·3 min read·4 days ago--56
Neeramitra ReddyinBetter HumansThe Most Powerful Morning Routine I’ve Found After 3+ Years of ExperimentingA realistic, science-based, customizable, and aggressively self-tested morning system·18 min read·Sep 19--77
