#brandonellrich – Brandon Ellrich, Writer/Author/Poet

Kids Who Will Make You Happy You’re Child-Free

If you look forward to one day becoming a parent, this article will show you why you should be glad you’re child-free.

Visit Missouri Town: A Journey Through Time

Missouri Town is a 30-acre living history museum in Jackson County, Missouri, featuring over 25 buildings from 1822-1860 that have been restored and furnished. Visitors can explore various structures, including homes, shops, and a schoolhouse, while interacting with livestock. It provides insight into 19th-century life through its exhibits and events.

A Poem with Nine Lives

This is a nonet poem about cats. The nonet is a nine-line poem featuring a specific syllable count for each line.

Thanksgiving’s Revenge Is a Dish Best Served at 400 Degrees

We abused Thanksgiving long enough Originally published in Contemplate You may have seen previews or even watched the movie Thanksgiving, about a weird-looking pilgrim on a murderous rampage. That may appear more like a documentary to many Native Americans, but that’s another topic. What you’re about to read here is more frightening than a hatchet-wielding man withContinue reading “Thanksgiving’s Revenge Is a Dish Best Served at 400 Degrees”

Do You Want to Take a Trip, a Holiday, or a Vacation?

Do You Want to Take a Trip, a Holiday, or a Vacation? A trip can be almost anything. You can take a trip to the grocery store or a trip down memory lane. A holiday is a bit longer. The Brits use this term as Americans would use vacation. I always think of a holiday as a specificContinue reading “Do You Want to Take a Trip, a Holiday, or a Vacation?”

Freelance Writing

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I haven’t been posting a lot of articles on WordPress very often. I was, and still am gaining followers and had a lot of great interactions with many writers, but like everyone else, I have bills to pay. I began a freelance writing jobContinue reading “Freelance Writing”

Are You Afraid of Pride?

How I Gave in to Fear in Rural Missouri My hometown is in rural Missouri. I didn’t come out until I was an adult because I knew my conservative Christian family would not accept me, not to mention my school, church, friends, or community. This year, I heard my town was hosting a Pride event. IContinue reading “Are You Afraid of Pride?”

Superstitious? Not Me!

“The Interview” I interviewed Brandon Ellrich as we were eating lunch at a nearby cafe. I asked him a question regarding superstitions. Are you superstitious? “Of course not. That’s just silly.” What are you doing? “Eating my lunch.” No, I mean…with the salt. You threw it over your shoulder. “Oh, that’s just something you do.”Continue reading “Superstitious? Not Me!”

Just Look At Yourself!

Just Look At Yourself! Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years? Mostly in mirrors, I think. Perhaps the occasional window, pool, or other body of water. Mirrors are much clearer, though. I don’t consider myself a photogenic person. I look in the mirror and I think, “Eh…good enough.” Then, I’ll take a selfie and lookContinue reading “Just Look At Yourself!”

Sun/Son

Sun/Son Sunlooks downfrom the skyas if a fatherjudging Sonlooks upfrom down belowas if in aweadmiring Copyright © 2023 Brandon Ellrich This poem was written in response to David’s W3 Prompt #54: Wea’ve Written Weekly on The Skeptic’s Kaddish. Please visit his page to read other responses. The prompt was provided by Sadje. Here prompt guidelines: ElfchenContinue reading “Sun/Son”