Category Archives: non-fiction

For All the Good Ones Out There

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

I think you’re a good guy. I’m never going to know you, I can’t say this to you, you won’t ever read these words, and I still believe it. That is just the beginning of the power of who you … Continue reading →

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I’m Writing for People Who Haven’t Yet Arrived

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Do you know why you don’t see old men building houses? It’s because you’re looking at the wrong homes.

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Speed of Goodbye

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

I was traveling eight hours on the I-81 highway out of West Virginia, and there was so much to not see. I was dismissive of the lands and numb to them; everything looked the same. I was in here, and … Continue reading →

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With You

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

With you, I’m no longer seeking what to do today. It’s sunny and we’re in your truck, first to drop off some things for a friend, then to pick up our hot food for the game. You’re playing music and … Continue reading →

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Sunshower

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Sunshower is not what you think it is. Sunshower hit me hard a long time ago and has found me again. It left my head warm and my skin red, as I was overwhelmed with the message the rush of … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Bags Confuse Worms

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Crawlers are animals that are always on the move, at great risk to themselves and with visible loss of life. Why do so many worms and slugs venture onto pavement, where the danger level is high? What’s the urge to … Continue reading →

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Roots in Loose Earth

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

A tree is not to move, a bush is not to die. Not if their roots have anything to say about it. A living thing’s roots are in place to anchor and nourish, so long as the environment remains viable. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Your Hero Down

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Have you thought about your favorite fictional hero lately? People count on their champions to never disappoint, and let’s face it– your heroes have always benefitted you. Here’s a twist: You can shift from the passive and take action for … Continue reading →

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The Bats of Nexton Pond

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

The bats are out at Nexton Pond. If you want to benefit from a new experience you can stand under the bats and watch their numbers crisscross the early morning sky. Watch them cut and erase so much junk that’s … Continue reading →

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Gate Theory of Personal Relationships

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

What a long way to walk to find there’s a gate blocking my way. Inglorious in means and forgive me for not seeing it coming from you. Forgive me, too, for stopping your own passage. My friend, when I entered … Continue reading →

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