Issue of June 11, 2018

About THE ODDS 16 by Bill Harvey — Comic

When the going gets tough, the tough make a better sign...

Return to Bali by Kimberly Lee — Cover story essay travel

Kimberly Lee happily left the practice of law some years ago to focus on motherhood, community work, and creative pursuits. She enjoys day spas, rose gold, and yoga pants, and would love to use words like 'harbinger' and 'zeitgeist' in a saucy comeback. She lives in Southern California with her husband and three children, and is currently at work on her first novel.

Survivors, Part Three by Sam Gridley — Fiction family

Conclusion. Susan has had her wish: she's been reunited with her former step-daughter after so many years. But can people damaged by abuse accept a hand outstretched in friendship?

Africa Still Haunted by the Land Quagmires by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...Land. Legislation? Constitution? Consultations?.."

Classic 70's Chick by Michael Lee Johnson — Poem unrhymed

"...Her head stuff, insulated with cotton candy dreams..."

Literature by Tony Gloeggler — Poem unrhymed

"...the wall to wall bookcase that towered behind him..."

Moving to Asheville by John Dorroh — Poem unrhymed

"...whatever you need to make your journey..."

Review by Sanjeev Sethi — Poem unrhymed

"...itemize flats on my floor..."

The City of Gold by Hongri Yuan — Poem unrhymed

"...A blossoming of the wondrous exotic..."

Poutine and Clair Part Seven by Dan Mulhollen — Serial fiction sexuality love mature content

Conclusion. Clair's secret is out, and Luke is okay with it. But can two such different people live happily together?