Issue of February 22, 2010

Let's Take The Long Way Home by Wendy Robards — Book review "Let's Take the Long Way Home"

Wendy Robards reviews an Advance Reader Copy of Gail Caldwell's book, "Let's Take The Long Way Home."

SoTender by Sam Gridley — Cover story short fiction

Sam Gridley's fiction and satire have appeared in numerous magazines in print and online.

Peek of the Week 235 by Sand Pilarski — Photo art

Almond blossom time in the Central Valley of California.

Lent by Dan Mulhollen — Poem, unrhymed

The spiritual journey, the spiritual eye.

Transitions 49 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family relationships

A spy is discovered, and only increases the need for a plan of action ...

The Dawes Limit: Part 3 by Paula Petruzzi — Short fiction brothers

Michael has no respect whatsoever for Alex's spirituality. But although Alex knew that, he didn't understand that for Michael, spirituality was as game for turning a buck as selling the Brooklyn Bridge ...

Day Three by Mel Trent — Short fiction fantasy

Jack Runner has been given an ultimatum: he must quit his caffeine habit. He hates the idea, but it seems better than giving up the whiskey or the cigarettes ... for a while.