Blue
By Anita Kestin This is probably nearing an end I think, as I see the shorter one start to fidget a bit in her office chair. The taller one stares … Continue Reading Blue
The Marcotte Sisters Meet on Zoom
By Adèle Saint-Pierre The Marcotte sisters meet on Zoom every Wednesday evening at seven o’clock. Jeannine, the one they call four-eyes, but also Bertrand, Rocky, Muff, and occasionally Blue for … Continue Reading The Marcotte Sisters Meet on Zoom
On Representation
By Nik Shultz Representation has been a hot socio-political topic for much of my life. As I have talked about before, I grew up in a fairly progressive home. I … Continue Reading On Representation
How To Love A Cat
By Elliot Orion Wake up to a butt in your face; Get bit on the chin, scratch his chin back; Brush his fur until it’s nice and smooth; Use tape … Continue Reading How To Love A Cat
Spring Sign
First Place Winner of the Comfort Contest: Samantha DeFlitch
Nostalgia
Second Place Winner of the Comfort Contest: Caneel Cheskin
Excavation
Third Place Winner of the Comfort Contest: Hudson Sirois
Blind Bag Style
By Nik Shultz About a year ago, as I was perusing the toy aisles at Walmart, as I am want to do, my roommate at the time pointed out something … Continue Reading Blind Bag Style
Vigil
By Don Noel Harry looked frail when he came home in August. His wan cheeks sagged down his face; his drab gray hair was even thinner; the body Kate helped … Continue Reading Vigil
Heaven Knows
By John Zedolik Those blackberries at the bottomof the neighborhood’s hill above the busway where I relished mysecret juicy treat beyond the diesel exhaust must have migratedto the stars like … Continue Reading Heaven Knows
Le Plongeur
By Adèle Saint-Pierre Adèle Saint-Pierre is a Franco-American artist. Originally from Maine, she currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Miniatures
By Nik Shultz Baby shoes, travel shampoos, doll-sized washing machines, a tiny basket of Easter candy, children-sized tea cups, and cat beds shaped like little thrones or couches are all … Continue Reading Miniatures
Audition
By Mark Bennion Not even a score of years ago,you pulled on my pant legs, beggingme to sing one more off-kilterRodgers and Hart tune before turning offthe lights. “My … Continue Reading Audition
American Girl Dolls
By Nik Shultz It’s been a moment since I wrote about a specific type of doll, so I’d like to talk about American Girl dolls. I think most Americans are … Continue Reading American Girl Dolls
in memoriam ii
By Martins Deep The night you died, Echo never stopped howling poor dog, barking and barkingrestless as your fingers over the pages of a Bible you never read until you started … Continue Reading in memoriam ii
The Weight
By Joe Ducato The first time it happened, he felt like his bones were breaking one-by-one. He wouldn’t be liberated from the feeling until he was in his 20s. Liberation … Continue Reading The Weight