Issue of April 21, 2014

Semi-Precious, Like Jade by Terry Petersen — Cover story fiction life friendship

Full of color, a material that can be both strong and beautiful ...

Reflections on Lenten Activities 8 by Bernie Pilarski — Essay column spirituality

And now, where's that razor?

Adventures of a Grownup 31 by JH Mae — Essay life column

Is complication an evolutionary advantage?

Sushi by Lydia Manx — Food "sushi"

Food that is art, to be eaten artfully, to be prepared with focus: sushi.

Brave New World, an Expert Opinion by Phillip Larrea — Poem unrhymed

Is change good? Does it taste the same?

Good Morning? 82 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction fantasy vampires werewolves

Out of the mines and back into the frigid Michigan winter! Unfortunately, Uncle Harry appears to have forgotten where he was parked...