Six O'Clock Sky
The first hundred stories and poems
Published on 10. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
286 pages
978-1-9772-8948-3 (ISBN)
Description
Days can fill up quickly without an opportunity to catch a breath, pause, ponder, and consider the bigger picture-- those opportunities for reflection usually occur at the start or end of the day. Six O'Clock Sky captures those moments and provides readers with a 600-word respite, whenever and wherever they may be.
From observations on the ways of the world to childhood memories to the best food to eat at the ballpark, Six O'Clock Sky creates a 600-word place to inspire and refresh, with a poem at the end of each story to gently guide the reader back into their world with renewed energy and a broader view of all that's possible.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
418 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-9772-8948-3 (9781977289483)
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Being the youngest child in an Irish household, Patrick O'Connor knew there was no way he'd get a word in edgewise at the family dinner table. So he turned to writing, creating a three-page poem at age seven his parents distributed through the family Christmas card, and enjoying the encouragement of his third-grade teacher, who had a special place in her heart for poetry (thank you, Mrs. Jones). He put his finely tuned listening skills (remember- youngest child in Irish household) to good use, working as a school and college counselor for over 40 years, a job that required a lot of professional writing. Since 2011, he's written a weekly column on counseling issues for the online magazine High School Counselor Week, including one piece that is credited for playing a role in advancing Michelle Obama's interest in school counseling. He tried to do personal writing now and then, always finding time to write a poem for each family member every Saint Nicholas Day, when it was tucked in their shoes, along with an orange and a few other goodies. Once school counseling stopped, he thought he'd try writing about other things. This is the printed version of the first one hundred efforts of that work. You can find more stories and poems, and get the latest stories sent to your email for free each week, at sixoclocksky.com. Families interested in affordable help with the college application process can go to collegeisyours.com.