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Shalini Kathuria Narang·April 22, 2023

Ocean written by: Shalini Kathuria Narang @shalinikat The vast, expansive ocean again amazes me, Every time I...

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Thoughts are Things

John Riley·September 18, 2022

Thoughts are Things written by: John Riley @slowlearner55 Today I watch flaming thoughts—a bluebird’s green hops— blue...

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Leviathan Tours

Jason O'Toole·January 7, 2020

Leviathan Tours written by: Jason O’Toole This morning in the kitchen, after first asking if you had...

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The Whale

Massimiliano (Max) Bianchi·August 23, 2019

The Whale written by: Massimiliano (Max) Bianchi @mb470102 I have the eyes decomposed Into dripping tears By...

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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....

Features

Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Lower Strata

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Tattered Byrds

Inside Mia D.

El Retrato de la Boda

Soaring

Afterward

Harvest

Crossing The Atlantic

A Feeding Frenzy

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Ocean

Thoughts are Things

Leviathan Tours

The Whale

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Edith’s Epiphany

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Tattered Byrds

Inside Mia D.

I Never Loved You

Ode to Ron

Meeting

Age

Never Stop Any Time