Issue of May 12, 2014

Tapestry of Fortunes: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Tapestry of Fortunes"

"Tapestry of Fortunes," a novel by Elizabeth Berg, explores female friendship and healing from loss.

Away Games by Michael Price — Cover story fiction life kids sports

Change is inevitable. But at the pinnacle of the perfect summer, changes aren't always what you think they'll be...

Adventures of a Grownup 34 by JH Mae — Essay life column

A flock of geese, a troop of monkeys, a band of coyotes...what next?

Fearing a Darkness Without Leopards by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem rhymed

"She would never ever feel foreign..."

Dinner With Henry 112: A Brush with Maria by Bruce Memblatt — Serial fiction fantasy humor

And has Clarissa the Giant Bug eaten Maria for her repeated assassination attempts?

Good Morning? 85 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction fantasy vampires werewolves

Emma finds herself in the dubious hands of a chauffeur who makes her wonder if he's evil, or just plain stupid...