William . . . William . . . “William” Something was breaking through his dream of tiny caskets and crying women. A voice from his past, pounding in his head. The memories it stirred were all too real, and they were forcing themselves into his waking thoughts. David had died in his sleep a few…
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Book Recommendations: Exploring the Enneagram
A few years ago, I learned about the Enneagram from a dear friend of mine—an Army Chaplain for whom counseling is a big part of her job—who thought it would be helpful to me. I laughed at her when she told me to be open-minded. When I heard the term “Enneagram” (pronounced any-uh-gram), I confess…
Book Review – A Cage of Desires
A Cage of Desires by Shuchi Singh Kalra The book tells us the story of Renu a middle-aged house wife who is undergoing existential crisis. Trapped in a loveless marriage, she is torn between her duty and desires. Renu also harbours a dark secret, one that threatens to destroy her marriage if it comes out…
Microwork – Genetics
Genetics She walked graciously through landmines, set by genetics, no control over ancestral bad blood which predestined her to walk amongst angels Zee Mink-Fuller writes from a farmhouse loft on rural acreage in Texas. She has been published in magazines, journals, anthologies, a calendar, a theatre presentation and others. She retired recently from the world…
Issue 11.3 – Nonfiction
She twists the lever, easing it gently past its usual sticking point, finally succeeding with a sudden jerk in opening the window to the mild breeze outside. On a mission, she can only afford a glance at the emerald of the redwoods and the celadon of the bays, at the bits of blue sky and…
Issue 11.3 – Fiction
Kaitelinn won American Idol that year. Sheldon, the loser, was made to sing a ballad about his failure and inevitable return home to Buttfuck Nowhere, Indiana. Kaitelinn watched from the wings with a lower lip that trembled under the weight of so many emotions. Her eyes leaked tears but her eyeliner stayed put. When Sheldon…
Issue 11.3 – Poetry
Your face has that kindness foreign to me. Your ease in transit on a Tuesday holiday-eve radiates ‘family’ like your soft voice does, and your worn brown boots. The voice in your ear, I gather, agreed readily to pick you up at Don Mills and as we neared blackness you…
Serial – Through a Mirror Clear – Ch 10
On each subsequent visit, Rose appealed to William for something new. At first, her requests were simple and seemingly harmless. A Walkman to listen to music. His sticker album filled with scratch-and-sniff stickers. She loved the bubblegum scent, but wrinkled her nose comically at the smell of skunk. He even smuggled a bottle of Sylvie’s…
Interview with Mary Norris
the Same: Tell me about your journey to becoming a writer. Over three decades at The New Yorker! How did you decide to write “Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen?” Mary Norris: I have wanted to be a writer since I first learned to read. I came to the New Yorker hoping…
Book Review: Between You & Me
“Between You and Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen” is not a book everyone will love. However, this New York Times Bestseller is perfect for word nerds like me. Mary Norris . . . the titular “Comma Queen” . . . worked for The New Yorker Magazine for over thirty years, and her book is…
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