Issue of December 21, 2009

Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wife: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Kristin Lavransdatter"

Wendy Robards reviews "Book Two of Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wife", by Sigrid Undset.

Peek of the Week 226 by Mel Trent — Photo art

Magnolia seeds light up a winter tree.

Transitions 41 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family relationships

From hard work and cold, the family moves into town where electricity and comfort are again available. However, along with the ease of take-out food comes the complications that arise in 'normal life'...

Finished Project by Lydia Manx — Short fiction

Some holiday windows are dark; remember those alone this Christmas.

Reverse Robbery by Pierrino Mascarino — Short fiction

Denied hope or comfort, some people turn to theft to maintain themselves. And if there's no chance of having a gift accepted ...

The Christmas Grouch by Dan Mulhollen — Short fiction

Bah! Humbug! Where are those blasted Christmas lights?