Issue of August 1, 2011

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives

Wendy Robards reviews the novel "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives," by Lola Shoneyin.

Lifeline by Ronald Paxton — Cover story short fiction family horses

We teach our children compassion, and are thrilled to see them open their hearts to the world. But when we have to teach them about worldly practicality, how well must they learn those lessons?

Cowboys and Aliens: A Triumph of Implausibility by Bernie and Sand Pilarski — Movie review "Cowboys and Aliens"

Sand and Bernie ride off into the sunset to see the movie "Cowboys and Aliens."

Peek of the Week 308 by Lydia Manx — Photo art

Storm clouds moving in along the coast in Florida, USA.

A Future in Vegetables by Sand Pilarski — Poem rhymed

What other hidden food delights did Mom and Dad hide from their daughter's plate?

Dinner With Henry 51: Winifred's Quest by Bruce Memblatt — Serial fiction fantasy humor

When you know your child is "different" ... how do you explain why?

The Building 26 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

Drinking deeply from Celina's veins, Jerry discovers something very interesting in the thoughts that pour from her mind...

From the End of the World: Four Scenes after Henri Michaux, III by Terence Kuch — Short fiction

If murder were not a crime, would disposing of a dead body merely be considered "littering?"