"The CCLC Song" by Connie Harter-Bagley

Click Here to download the Mp3 of the CCLC song written by Connie Harter-Bagley for the grand opening of the new Commons Building.
Note: The download may take a while over a slow internet connection.

Category Music @ 02:03 PM EST

"Citizen Hope" a short story by Carol Murtaugh

Citizen Hope a short story by Carol Murtaugh
(Writen during workshops at the CCLC with Barbara Baig)

Many years ago, when I was ten years old, I worked on Harry Truman’s campaign. Daddy took me to the train- whistle stop in Jersey City. And there was Harry, on the little caboose balcony waving and smiling. He said a few things, some of which I still remember. Then our County Chairman took me by the hand and we went right up to the train caboose, along with “ I am the Law Hague” of Tammany Hall. Our Chairman introduced me to the President.

“Mr. President”, he said, “I want you to meet Carol Ann, she is your youngest volunteer here in New Jersey.”

Harry smiled and shook my hand and said, “Thank you, I can see you know what is important Carol Ann. Lots don’t seem to nowadays."

And you know—I think I still do. Though I am not always sure anymore, I am long past ten, but I believe I still do know what is important. I hope so. Hope is an important word isn’t it?

Category Writing @ 01:42 PM EST

"Wee Folk" a short story by Carol Murtaugh

Wee Folk by Carol Murtaugh
(Written over the period during which Carol attended Barbara Baig's play groups and classes)

The bus driver looked at the red-haired little girl standing next to him on his New York-bound Bus. He re-opened the bus door as she requested. The door made an exhaust sound. He looked out on to the street and bus steps and saw nothing.

[more]

Category Writing @ 01:39 PM EST

"The Rainbow Bridge" a short story by Carol Murtaugh

The Rainbow Bridge by Carol Murtaugh
(Written over the period during which Carol attended Barbara Baig's play groups and classes)

Old dog long past time. Sleeping fitfully by the fire. Lifts her graying but still beautiful black face. Gazes with dim eyes at her person. A word picture flashes across the room to her person. Ann lifts her own silver head from pouring over her book and smiles.

[more]

Category Writing @ 11:39 AM EST

"I Want to Share Your Wheat" a short story by Rob Hunter

I Want to Share Your Wheat by Rob Hunter
(Winter '07 Creative Writing Class Participant)

I Want to Share Your Wheat

by Rob Hunter

The creature on the desktop looked like a drunk gray mouse who had taken a wrong turn headed home from a party. He had pointy gray ears topped off with some kind of headgear that looked like an upside-down colander wrapped up with strings of those triangular flags that festoon the lots of used car dealerships. He was wearing green tights. "I want to share your wheat," said the visitor.

[more]

Category Kevin @ 11:08 AM EST