HeyJared"In Brief" with Laura Barr
“In Brief” showcases my original work in short-form writing, uncovering beauty in the ordinary. I am dedicated to building a community of writers who use their pens as ‘life vests’ to navigate pain, joy, and healing—all with 650 words or less.
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- Sep 30, 2026
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- Jul 31, 2026
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Old Man in Garden (opens the original)
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Emergency Contact (opens the original)
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Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when publishedLet me be your emergency contact, as when the world falls apart, my beating heart will steady. My Go Bag is ready: bloody nose, broken bones, lose your job, lose your keys, lose your love. Wake up in the night and I will be by your side. Head lamp is charged, papers in the safe, manuals read. Go ahead. Call 911. Who knows if they will come. There is only me, and my two hands, the defibrillator that will bring you back Back f
There's Something About a Cookie (opens the original)
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Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published There’s just something about a cookie a small offering a jar by the toaster filled with crumbles and stories of mommies aunties grandmommies and nanas showering their love with a little treat.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LbJX!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimag
Thank You for the Cassette Tapes (opens the original)
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