Judey Kalchik

Joined February 2021

516 stories

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It's my time to find and use my voice.

Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.

You can also find me on Medium

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A Bookseller's Week Before Christmas
It’s the week of Christmas and they run through the store Searching for baubles and just-one-gift-more. They’re sure we are hiding
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Ease Out 2023 With These Easy Prompts
Fifteen days left of this year (depending on when you are reading this on Saturday 12/16, you could likely squeeze in the .5 bonus prompt, too).
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Writers
Little Things Mean a Lot
Ten years ago I joined Toastmasters in January. One of the women there made such an effort to be welcoming. She made me feel like I belonged.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Motivation
The 12 Days of Christmas Controversy. Top Story - December 2023.
Some people are positive that today is the first day of the 12 Days of Christmas... Partridge in a Pear Tree and all that. To them- this will be an awkward read that might get them a bit 'het up'. Nonetheless, we will carry forward.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in History
Index
The guide You Can Find It! Identifying AI-Assisted and Generated Content was created using sample content written on the Vocal platform. Twelve pieces were originally selected, but one was deleted after the guide began.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Chapters
Tags and Community Placement
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is mistakenly seen by many as the Holy Grail of content creation. (Spoiler alert: it is not. That designation is Quality Writing.)
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Chapters
Wings For a Purpose. Top Story - December 2023.
I was watching the birds through the window this morning as I got ready for work. I noticed that the mourning doves were pecking around on the ground beneath the feeder,
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
December Priorities for Managers
Of course a manager’s priority list is filled with goals given to them by the company. It goes without saying those goals should be taken seriously and achieved.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Chapters
For Becky. Top Story - December 2023.
There was a night that I sat at a table- -alone- with a glass of sherry in front of me. (Nasty stuff, that cheap sherry.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Is Personal Agency Only for the Young?. Top Story - December 2023.
I am angry. This week I was Threading through Threads and came across a post from a woman that said, among other things: "How can I make my mother stop coloring her hair and just go grey? She's 62 and not fooling anyone; she and her friends are old and it's time that she acts her age."
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Viva
New: 'Friend of Medium' Membership Option
This is BIG NEWS! Medium has launched a new membership level called Friend of Medium. It costs $100 more a year than the basic level and offers important benefits to consider while you decide if it's right for you.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Writers
Online Shopping
Many companies have a lovely website filled with enticing products. Many companies also have lovely stores filled with enticing products
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets