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The Virgo Diary

Lopa Banerjee·June 13, 2020

The Virgo Diary written by: Lopa Banerjee @rooafza In the month of Virgo, my endless sari A...

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The Night and The Kiss

Henry Bladon·May 20, 2020

The Night and The Kiss written by: Henry Bladon I stumble through fields of colour for a breath on...

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Somber

Sharon Dina Rose·January 7, 2020

Somber written by: Sharon Dina Rose Regala photography by: Carl Scharwath Somber was how she counted the...

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A textbook example of nominative determinism, Lou Storey has always been a storyteller, a fact well illustrated in his art and in his writing. His careers have reflected that as well, first as a creator of idea-based exhibitions for museums, and later as a psychotherapist employing narrative therapies. His art and his writing share qualities of rich texture and detail, examining our capacity to be absurd while allowing a measure of forgiveness for our foibles. Storey and his husband Steve retired in 2021 and moved from New Jersey to Savannah Georgia. “We love everything about Savannah, it is like a city that looks like a park and thinks it’s a small town. Best of all, we can grow bananas in the backyard!”

Treats Only, Please! by Lauren Scott

Creepy cackles from tall, looming trees
startle their jumpy heartbeats as they walk.
Shadows discreetly follow the echoes
while they timidly proceed down the block.

Young voices repeat with conviction,
“It’s just a night for entertainment.”
There’s no need for goosebumps and fear
as their eyes focus on the cracked pavement.

Undeniably sensing they’re not alone,
many follow in their hesitant footsteps,
eager to reach doors and push doorbells
but afraid of frightening special effects....

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The Significant Breadth of Breath

Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Interviews

Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Millions of Misty Epitaphs

Brighter Light Will Find You

Reminiscing the Past

The Artist Walking To Work

The Bedtime Tale

Gifts

Richard Parkes Bonington – The Undercliff, 1828

Ekphrastic Poetry

The Virgo Diary

The Night and The Kiss

Somber

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Inside Mia D.

Tattered Byrds

Lower Strata

Zenith

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Better Days

Zmiana Klimatu

Identity

Expensive Cities

The Landing of the Pilgrims

Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke