Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Issue of June 9, 2003

8 articles in this issue.


Backyard Astronomy: Astronomy for Morning People (2003-06-09) by Cheryl Haimann — Nonfiction

This is one of those moony weeks, when the moon is up longer and growing larger each night, until it is full on Saturday. What can a backyard astronomer do with such a bright night sky? Get up early and look for Mars, of course.

Anybody's Field: The 2003 Belmont Stakes by Sand Pilarski — Op_ed

He upset the race in the Kentucky Derby. He won the Preakness by nine lengths. But bad weather and two big colts ended Funny Cide's run for the Triple Crown.

Biker Rally 2003 by Ed Moyer — Op_ed

Why does one go to a biker rally, and not take a motorcycle? To remind ourselves that it is not things that make one's life complete, but rather true friends and family. That's why this reporter went to the largest biker rally in the state of Texas and didn't even throw his leg over a bike.

One Man's Trash by Tedi Trindle — Op_ed

Confessions of a junk-aholic. How much stuff is really too much stuff? And what do you do with it? Reclaiming the garage in the 21st century...or not.

Call of Destiny v6p4 by Josh Brown — Serial

Vol. 6 - A Fistful of Destiny - Part 4 <br> The enraged beast is unleashed with a fury never before witnessed. It's up to the one that loves him to save him, no matter the cost. Also, escaping from a military installation has never been easier, assuming people are who say they are.

Tam Lin 04 by Alexandra Queen — Serial

First draft serial fiction. The trapped knight breaks his reluctant silence and tells of his imprisonment in the land of the Fae. If he's more talkative, he certainly isn't more polite. Michelle doesn't let a little thing like being told to go away stop her from penetrating deeper into the realm of the Fae. The verbal sparring heats up in this traditional fairy tale retold.

Victory Highway (Part IV) by John Trindle — Serial

Mark at the crossroads, and a ray of hope shines as he finally escapes South Jersey.

Dreamer 05 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction life relationships

Meeting Adam was like a dream come true. You know the kind of dreams we're talking about -- the ones you never tell your mother.

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