Written by RF Wilson – “Ya know, some people swear this house is haunted,” the man said to his companion as they pushed through sprawling boxwoods that had begun to conquer…
Vulnerability Is Strength
Written by Phil Okrend – Being vulnerable is difficult for many people. It can conjure up intense feelings such as fear of being judged, loss of control and weakness. When we…
My Sister And The Butterflies of Mexico
Written by Nina Silver – Preface – The Aztecs believed that butterflies are the souls of our ancestors coming down to earth to be with us. I read that a few years…
The Last Train: A Fable
Written by George Ellison – When the old man and his dog wandered into town it was just after nine of a Saturday morning. “My bird,” said the old man as…
Bidding Farewell
Written by RF Wilson – The cars of serious buyers and treasure hunters, speculators and the idly curious, inundate the neighborhood. The tree-lined streets are ablaze with orange and red and…
Are You Looking at Me?
Written by Sandee Setliff – As an artist who normally works in a studio by herself, it is always a novelty making eye contact with people while being creative. I don’t…
The Mountain Twins. Canyon and Caiden Find the River’s Bend.
Written by Jason M. Hilliard – On a foggy, misty morning in a sleepy mountain town Two twin boys say “Hello Day!” with shrieks and leaps and bounds. Adventure’s on its…
From the Head to the Heart
Written by Phil Okrend – A few weekends ago, I had the privilege to attend a workshop at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York. Omega is a wonderful retreat and…
The Exploding Ravioli Incident
Written by Terry Ward – Mr. Leon Franklin, our Scoutmaster, had just left the campsite, having reminded us that canned foods were not allowed on Troop 27 camping trips. Ever since…