Written by John Swart – From March 22, 2014 – Since returning to Asheville from Colorado it’s been pedal to the metal time, as the glorious date of reunion with the wild approaches….
The Sound of Frying Meat
Written by Celia Miles – (Mature theme) – “The sound of frying meat and the truth–them’s two things you never heard in that holler.” Her cousin Gordie’s comment took her…
Whips and Chains
Written by Nancy Dillingham – (Mature theme) — I — Summertimes, my daddy’s uncle John sat in a black coat and hat on the high front porch in his house…
Change Is Calling. Are You Listening?
Written by Phil Okrend – An interesting phenomenon took place during the time of the devastating Asian Tsunami of 2005. Prior to the waves hitting, wild and domestic animals fled…
Providence
Written by Nancy Dillingham – (Mature theme) ~~ Women have no wilderness in them, They are provident instead, Content in the tight hot cell of their hearts. By Louise Bogan ~~…
Blues West End
Written by Dave Rowe – It took two beers but finally George got his courage up to speak to Tanya, the deeply cleavaged, dark-eyed beauty behind the bar at Max’s….
Performance Art
Written by RF Wilson – The other side of the bed was vacant. I listened for sounds in the bathroom and the kitchen, got up and skulked around the apartment….
Mister Duane Remembers Aunty Tray
Written by George Ellison – Sunlight was refracted in multicolored beams through the stained glass window in the east-facing wall of the care worn church in what is known as…
The Path To Your Destiny
Written by Phil Okrend – As we enter the New Year, it is commonplace to think about change, and to set new intentions. Normally this may consist of setting goals…