Tales by Martin E. Dodge

I draw inspiration for stories from home, vacations, and my current surroundings, but reality sometimes takes a back seat or gets locked away.

At uduforu.com, explore Designs, Pics, and Tales by Martin E. Dodge, read the uduforu Blog, and join the uduforu email Newsletter.

The Blog and Newsletter are posted quarterly in March, June, September, and December. The Blog is published on uduforu.com, Medium, and Substack.

Additional creative writing and short stories are published throughout the year on Medium, Substack, and in Tales at uduforu.com.

Short-form posts and videos are published on other social media.

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I have my father

A short story by Martin E. Dodge recounting some personal history and the loss of his father.

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A glass of wine

A short story based on a guest interaction at a country inn. The story illustrates the importance of listening and recognizing individual needs.

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We Emerge

The short story We Emerge is a travel article about the first trip my wife and I took in 2021 after sheltering from Covid. Watch it @uduforu on YouTube. The video includes 2021 Roanoke, Virginia, Memorial Day weekend pictures of Buzzards Rock, McAfee Knob, and LOVE signs! 

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