Issue of May 18, 2026

The Garage Sale by Joseph S. Klapach — Cover story fiction

Joseph S. Klapach is an attorney who lives in Los Angeles with his wife, three children, and two dogs. His work has appeared in a joyful medley of publications.

Against Love by Riana Jicha — Essay

Riana Jicha is a PhD candidate and researcher whose work explores existential philosophy, organizational behavior, and the complexities of human emotion.

Changing the World One Click at a Time: How Zooniverse and Citizen Science Empower People Everywhere** by April Mae M. Berza — Essay

Millions of people help to advance real research, science, and knowledge...

Melanie's Rocket by Tim Law — Fiction

All you need is a big cardboard box -- and faith.

Can a Fact-finding Mission Arrest Xenophobic Behaviors and a Wider Network? by Ndaba Sibanda — Opinion

A very apt question...

The Folklore of the High Passes: The Jinn of the Walnut Grove by Harrison Cashmere — Poem

"The bark is a tapestry, gnarled and grey..."

Arrowroot Cookie by Jim Bates — Poem unrhymed

"Northwoods lake country..."

Folk by Wayne F. Burke — Poem unrhymed

"...summer breezes stirring leaves of trees..."

Graham by Linda Imbler — Poem unrhymed

"...A phenomenal actor..."

Horizon to Infinity by Fabrice Poussin — Poem unrhymed

"...I imagine the abyss of final days..."

I Remember by Luis Cuauhtemoc Berriozabal — Poem unrhymed

"...Without a doubt I enjoyed your company..."

In the future, by Richard LeDue — Poem unrhymed

"...I’m sure there’ll be more poets..."

The New-Food by John Grey — Poem unrhymed

"...Why be in hock to the weather..."