Spawning Fish

Storyteller | Digital Media Producer writing Spawning Fish Tales on Substack. Paul Kulpinski

Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2026-02-14

Happy Birthday Frederick Douglass - February 14, 1818

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

A portrait of Frederick Douglass at about age 22 with the quote "The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress."  - Frederick Douglass
Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2026-02-13

In a dog eat dog world what happens when there are no more dogs left to eat?

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Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2026-02-11

Once upon a time there lived a modern girl named Dolores Emma Cracy. She was so modern that she disliked her first name, Dolores, thinking it to be rather old-fashioned. That is the reason she chose at an early age to go by her middle name, Emma. However, this was not customary for young girls at the time, and it created much confusion for others. You see, for a child to use their first initial, D, along with

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Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2026-02-08

“Well Doctor, what have we got a republic or a monarchy?” asked Elizabeth Willing Powel of Benjamin Franklin.
“A republic,” replied Franklin. “If you can keep it.”

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Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2026-02-01

60% of Republicans agree with the statement: “People get stuck in poverty primarily because they make bad decisions or lack the ambition to do better in life.” ~ The Center for American Prosperity (poll)

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Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2026-01-25

Neighbors helping neighbors.

Strangers helping strangers.

That’s how we will end this tyranny.

Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2026-01-17

Stop Doom Scrolling. Read Spawning Fish Tales. www.spawningfish.com.

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Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2025-11-07

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

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Charlotte Clymercharlotteclymer
2025-11-03

It's been 40 days since Adelita Grijalva was elected by the people of Arizona's seventh congressional district to represent them in Congress.

Mike Johnson still refuses to swear her in.

Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2025-11-02
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2025-10-28

She's still hot, though!

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Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2025-10-24

My latest Spawning Fish Tale will be available tomorrow. Read it at spawningfish.substack.com

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
Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2025-10-22

LOCAL ELECTIONS MATTER!
I Voted Alex Uballez for Mayor of Albuquerque
Make sure you vote too and keep democracy alive!

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The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

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2025-10-22

I think it says more than a thousand words.

The East Wing of the White House being torn down by an excavator crane. A large section has been ripped open.
Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2025-10-18

50,000 people who LOVE America showing up in Albuquerque for

Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2025-10-18

50,000 people who LOVE America showing up in Albuquerque for

Spawning Fishptkulpinski
2025-10-10

Three fathers meet by chance one night on a quiet road. Based on a true story.
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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
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2025-10-10

What do you call a political system where those in power refuse to seat a duly elected member of the opposition party? Not a democracy that’s for certain.

Screenshot of a tweet from Rep. Greg Stanton (@RepGregStanton) on X. The tweet says House Republicans are shutting down the House to avoid swearing in Adelita Grijalva, calling it undemocratic and unacceptable. The image shows a mostly empty House chamber with several representatives, including Stanton, standing near the podium.

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