Heather Burkett-Ocasio
"Daydreaming" (By Author HR Burkett)
In April 2005, I was driving sleepy when I ran a red light, leading to an accident with a City Dump Truck.
This is that story.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jun 233 min read
A Conversation With My Younger Self
If I could speak to my younger self, I would speak gently and with compassion, because I realize now how very much she needs that...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
May 312 min read
"Socks" (By H.R. Burkett)
I think about you when I put on socks.
But that’s an improvement...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
May 271 min read
Please Say Goodbye (By: H.R. Burkett)
Someone chose to walk away today. And when I asked “Why?”, they said “You.” But I stood my ground, I didn’t waiver- Didn’t give chase as...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Apr 213 min read
Furbabies Weave Themselves Into Our Lives
A love letter to Nova and Yaya, our beloved furbabies.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 163 min read
The .5%
Coping with infertility through writing and friendship.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 103 min read
Reaper of Time
Being hyper focused on death isn't always a bad thing. Here, I list some of the surprising perks.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Feb 212 min read
No Expiration Date On Excellence
I missed the deadline to be an extraordinary kid. But that doesn't mean my chance to be extraordinary has expired...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jan 41 min read
"A Vast, Cosmic Ocean"
A cosmic ocean of energy - All souls rolled into one – The sea from which we come from And return when we are done. For just as a glass...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 31, 20234 min read
#4 - Floss Daily
A funny, short story about the things that get in our way when trying to stick to our new year's resolutions.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Defining Art
I've learned something about art this go around the sun. Growing up, I thought that art had to be beautiful. Now, I know different...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 29, 20231 min read
Healing
Poetic thoughts on what it means to truly heal from something and move on to love yourself.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 27, 20231 min read
Sacred Gibberish
The story of how a the gibberish I uttered as a toddler became the most significant word of my life.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 27, 20232 min read
The Heartbreak Club
A brief creative writing project for those who have lost someone they love and care for immensely.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 25, 20235 min read
The Ornament (aka: A Christmas Miracle)
A short Christmas story for those grieving a loved one.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 23, 20232 min read
"When He Sleeps"
Creative writing about the love a wife feels for her husband.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
"Home"
For as long as I can remember, I’ve chased shooting stars. And every so often, I catch one by the tail...so I grab onto it with both...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
"Making Memories"
A creative writing project about the legacy we hope to leave behind.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
"Grandma's Famous Pumpkin Pie"
The, funny true story of the first time I ever tasted pumpkin pie.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20233 min read
"A Conversation With My Younger Self"
A creative writing of how I might speak to my younger self, if given the opportunity.
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