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Paul Kulpinski
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I'm a lifetime learner, student of philosophy, psychology, and the human condition. I bring to my stories wisdom gained from my many roles and relationships during my lifetime. Writer | Filmmaker | Storyteller https://spawningfish.substack.com
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THE TRUTH AND THE LIE

An age-old fable told from the perspective of 2026

I’d like to tell you a tale, but I don’t know if telling it will make any difference.

Read the complete story here -

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#fiction #shortstory #fable #truth #Lie #well
The painting “Truth Coming Out of Her Well” (1887) by Jean-Léon Gérôme. Depicts a naked woman with one leg over the side of a well with an expression of shock/anger on her face. Behind her is a brick wall and leafy plants. Text reads: The Truth and The Lie, An age-old fable told from the perspective of 2026. Spawning Fish Tales. spawningfish.substack.com. Paul Kulpinski
March 21, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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"American Exceptionalism"
A poem by Paul Kulpinski

A curated history
Surrounded in mystery
Of enlightened founders
And a more perfect union

Oh say can you see
My country ’tis of thee
Purple mountain majesty
My home sweet home

And so goes the lullaby
As sweet

keep reading @ www.spawningfish.com
The crest rail of the chair used by George Washington while presiding over the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Credit: National Park Service (NPS); Illustration Paul Kulpinski
March 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Happy Birthday Frederick Douglass - February 14, 1818

“The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.”

#BlackHistoryMonth #FrederickDouglass #democracy #slavery #history #UnitedStates
A portrait of Frederick Douglass at about age 22 with the quote "The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of thos whom they oppress." - Frederick Douglass
February 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Stop Doom Scrolling. Read Spawning Fish Tales. www.spawningfish.com. #fiction #shortstories #headlines #news #anxiety
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January 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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It’s important to accept the truth, even if that truth is complex or uncomfortable. A short story by Paul Kulpinski - Spawning Fish Tales.
Read it at www.spawningfish.substack.com
#shortstories #fiction #storytelling #truth #childhood #stars
A silhouette of a woman holding up a young child against a star field background. The text reads: Seeking Truth even when it is uncomfortable. Available November 8th, 2025. Spawning Fish Tales. Spawningfish.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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My latest Spawning Fish Tale will be available tomorrow. Read it at spawningfish.substack.com

#shortstory #poetry #rain #rainbow #selfawareness #selfworth #community
A picture of a fallen leaf on the wet ground with a large drop of rain suspended on it. Text reads: If You Were a Raindrop, you'd know what to do. Available October 25th, 2025. Spawning Fish Tales. spawningfish.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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LOCAL ELECTIONS MATTER!
I Voted Alex Uballez for Mayor of Albuquerque
Make sure you vote too and keep democracy alive!

#vote #election #election2025 #albuquerque #democracy #newmexico
An "I Voted" sticker with an American Flag and New Mexico Zia symbol, next to a campaign button which reads: Alex Uballez for Albuquerque
October 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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50,000 people who LOVE America showing up in Albuquerque for #NOKINGS #nokingsday #democracy #trump #republican #maga #vote #election #indivisible #indivisiblealbuquerque
October 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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50,000 people who LOVE America showing up in Albuquerque for #NOKINGS #nokingsday #democracy #trump #republican #maga #vote #election #indivisible #indivisiblealbuquerque
October 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Three fathers meet by chance one night on a quiet road. Based on a true story.
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#fiction #storytelling #shortstories
An image of a red traffic on a quiet four-lane street with no traffic. Text reads: Three Fathers: three fathers meet by chance one night on a quiet road. Based on a true story. Available October 11th, 2025. Spawning Fish Tales. Read the story at: spawningfish.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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If you can use a break from the news headlines, join me at - spawningfish.substack.com

#fiction #shortstories #humanity #humor #philosophy #substack @substack
Square, blue stained glass panels assembled in squares that seem to go into infinity. Text reads: Limited Infinity, finding satisfaction in an infinite universe. Available October, 4th, 2025. Spawning Fish Tales. Spawningfish.Substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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It’s really so simple.

#antifa #antifascism #fascism #trump #maga #republican #democrats #democracy
Black text on white background reading: If you’re not Antifascist then you are Fascist
September 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Spawning Fish Tales
Free subscription at spawningfish.substack.com/p/0d39d6f6-9...

#poetry #fiction #worklifebalance #clouds
Blue sky with white puffy clouds under text: Spending Time, a poem about finding yourself through reflection. Available September 27th, 2025. Spawning Fish Tales. spawningfish.substack.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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#Trump #news #Headlines #Democrats #Republicans #shortstory
Relief from the headlines. Spawning Fish Tales. Short stories that entertain and inspire. Subscribe for free. spawningfish.substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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This is NOT a Drill! Stand Against Trump Now, before he comes for you!

#trump #hitler #nazi #republican #autocracy #fascism #democracy #resistance #vote
A profile of Donald Trump backs a profile of Adolph Hitler over a background of flames. The text reads: “This is not a drill. Stand against Trump.”
August 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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If you didn't believe me the first time I posted this, maybe your should look at it again!
#Trump #Republicans #democracy #ice #SupremeCourt #RuleOfLaw #civilrights
A picture of Donald Trump with a huge smirk on his face. A speech bubble above his head reads: “I tell a lot of lies but this one is true, whatever I accuse you of is something I actually do.”
August 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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What would you do if people only knew you by your job title?
Read the tale of Keith Kinney and what he did in Mission Falls.
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#fiction #shortstories #job #titles #work #relationships #family #society #norms
White text on a teal background which reads: “What would you do if people only knew you by your job title? Read the tale of Keith Kinney and what he did in Mission Falls.” Followed by a logo of a cartoon fish jumping of water symbolized by concentric rings below it along with the logo text: “Spawning Fish Tales” Below that reads: spawningfish.substack.com
August 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Texas, How Do You Feel About Being a Lapdog?
#texas #trump #lapdog #republican #maga #democracy #gerrymandering #vote
An image of Donald Trump sitting with a grimace on his face and holding an object in the shape of the State of Texas with a Texas State Flag. The text reads: "Texas, how do you feel about being a lapdog?"
August 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Important observation @qasimrashid #maga #christiannationalism #christian #republican #democracy
Quote from a post by Qasim Rashid, Esq. which reads: “Someone said to call them Nationalist Christians, or Nat-Cs for short, and I can’t unsee it. MAGA are Nat-Cs. Period.”
August 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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In Case You Missed It: my launch of Spawning Fish Tales where you’ll find fictional short stories, poems, or essays with recognizable situations that help you better understand the ways we relate to our world. spawningfish.substack.com
#fiction #shortstories #humanity #humor #philosophy #substack
August 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Texas voters registered Democrat outnumber Texas voters registered Republican by nearly 1.5 million people (or 8%), yet the number of U.S. Congressional Districts represented by Republicans outnumber Democrats by 2 to 1.

#gerrymandering #texas #politics #democrats #republicans #democracy #vote
A horizontal bar graph comparing the percentage of registered voters in Texas by party to the percentage of U.S. Congressional Representatives by party. The bar for voters shows 46% are registered Democrat, 36% are registered Republican, 16% Independent, and no voters are registered for a 3rd party. The bar for representatives shows 34% of the Texas Congressional Representatives are Democrat, and 66% of them are Republican.
August 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM