Issue of September 15, 2003

Backyard Astronomy: The soap opera of the north (2003-09-15) by Cheryl Haimann — Nonfiction

As summer fades, taking Sagitarrius and the summer Milky Way with it, let's turn our attention to the north. The constellations are so-so, but the story attached to them is first rate.

Oort cloud oddities: The rise and fall of the gastropod Mafia by Alexandra Queen — Op_ed

Some people make gardening look so easy. I hate them.

White Lies, Tall Tales and the Tooth Fairy by Tedi Trindle — Op_ed

So, your really think you are honest? Think again.

Call of Destiny v7p7 by Josh Brown — Serial

Vol. 7 - Journey to Esidarap - Part 7 <br> Zadara takes a field-trip to the last place she's wanted. There she has a bite to eat and finds the meal doesn't settle very well with her. In the end, things couldn't be any worse for the Wielder.

Dreamer 17 by Sand Pilarski — Serial

Book Two -- Seeking Sanctuary: Sully's mother wants no one's help and no one's sympathy, even in the face of her husband's death. Her life has been steeped in disappointment, leaving her as strong and bitter as coffee brewed far too long.

Victory Highway (Part XVI) by John Trindle — Serial

Mark reminisces about the rest of his family, and his first descent into darkness.