Publisher's Essay
I looked at the heat shimmering off the sidewalk as I struggled through the mass of pedestrians. Sweat trickled from my hairline, fogging my glasses, staining my cheeks. Smog stifled my lungs: hot, stale, it seared deeper with every breath. A long, concrete bank in front of the courthouse became a makeshift bench. As I sat sweating and panting, I thought of my options. They were few.
Read on...
In This Issue:
Columns Best of Theme:
"Recognizing Trees: A True Confession"
by Lucinda Nelson Dhavan
I can identify a lot of things in the world around me. But when it comes to identifying the major issues of life I—like many people—usually can't see the forest for the trees.
Read on...
Fiction Best of Theme
"25, 500"
by CC Thomas
In her mind, Jennifer pictured the child snuggled warmly under her abdomen, unaware. She could tell by looking at the doctor's face that he, too, was considering the child inside her.
She heard the clatter of footsteps and knew if they were to reach her, her child would not live to be born.
Read on...
IDENTIFY
Learning to sacrifice what is superficial for the essential. When we are open about our needs whether filled or unfulfilled we are able to achieve internal awareness and opening the mind to positive achievements. Let us know how you identified and then progressed into your life's achievements.
Poetry Best of Theme:
"The Rules"
by Jean M. Hendrickson
There was a time, long after I should have learned,
when I dared not deviate from what Mother said.
Read on...