Issue of September 7, 2009

Tortilla Flat: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Tortilla Flat"

Wendy Robards reads and reviews John Steinbeck's book, "Tortilla Flat."

Three's a Charm by Karla Lammers — Cover story short fiction romance

Karla Lammers works as a corporate lawyer and has written several academic articles. Since turning her pen toward literary fiction, some of her short stories have appeared in online publications.

Kids Today by Richard Voza — Essay kids

What are we teaching kids when they don't even know what it means to stand in the rain?

Zucchini Cake -- Answer to Abundance by Lydia Manx — Food zucchini cake recipe

Lydia Manx shares her recipe for zucchini cake, a marvelous way to use up those prolific zukies.

Peek of the Week 211 by Ron Mulhollen — Photo art Nautica

Nautica, Cleveland, Ohio, USA by night.

Transitions 28 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family relationships

Sometimes what is supposed to seem like an important experience is just everyday stuff. But then, everyday stuff is kind of comforting, isn't it?

Strange Bedfellows 24 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires werewolves

Magic, the likes of which Natasha has rarely had to experience, is in the air and the stones and the water of the grotto ... and waiting for her at the exit to the cave...

Footnote 3 by Mel Trent — Short fiction science fiction

Complacency is so easy to foster ... it often takes sacrifice to make people aware of how tenuous life can be.