Nasturtiums, a painting by my mother. Seamus lay on his side by the banks of the stream and took in the fullness of the May morning. W...

A repost from a vignette written years ago... Enjoy! one fine romp through fly-casting and why most everyone won't ever practice. ...

The Rejuvenation (copyright Erik Helm 2009) reposted for your enjoyment... Top ten vote getter!   Author's note: Ever go to a fish...

Copyright 2019 Erik Helm: Short Story, Fiction, Humor     Oh thou sinner!   The sermon The parishioners to the Lutheran...

  As this blog, and my writing ventures turn the corner after over ten years of essays, short stories and vignettes I sat down to reflec...

    Two old friends have an adventure of a lifetime along a northern Wisconsin trout stream… one that they might want to keep amongs...

Winter brings on a time for reflection and creativity. Here are two of my latest projects.   Rebirth of an American Original:  ...