Unconditionally Loved Nicole R. Zimmerman __________ My brother believes I was created to find ultimate fulfillment with a Godly man, not a woman. “Many parents of homosexuals embrace their children,” he said one evening at a restaurant in Washington, D.C. “But that’s the wrong way to love them.” Our father,…
Read MoreCracked Nonah Palmer __________ The egg, as a biological entity, is pretty simple to grasp. Families the world over are familiar with it. The humble chicken egg is a staple of breakfast, lunch, dinner, of Easter pageantry, of overhand vandalism and elementary science experiments. The American Egg Board, in the…
Read MoreHow to Knit a Trans-Solidarity Scarf Robbie Gamble __________ I’m a guy who likes to knit. I have a trans daughter, who I love dearly. I started knitting way back in college, to have something creative to occupy my hands, and I’ve enjoyed knitting sweaters and mittens for friends and…
Read MoreLifespan, Lovespan & The Golden Storm Tara Flaherty Guy __________ Lifespan, Lovespan Lucy lies in a splash of late afternoon sun where it slants in through the patio door, warming the carpet and her soft grey fur. It is unseasonably warm for late October, and the patio door is open.…
Read MoreA Perfect Place to Feel Lonely Patty Somlo __________ I didn’t intend to be alone at this point. After staying single long enough to worry that I might be alone forever, I went on a blind date. By the time my date and I said goodnight, I’d already fallen a…
Read MoreLove, Life, and Death on the Amazon Steve Bernstein __________ 10/14/15, Amazon purchase: Family Life: A Novel, by Akhil Sharma, Kindle $9.14 We were on call for both moms 24/7. One of the remaining joys my partner and I shared was reading a book together in bed. She read. I…
Read MoreThe Beach at Trouville Sandra Carlson Khalil __________ You had a habit of delighting me, of doing things I thought no other grandmother would do: laughing at your own jokes as food sparked from your mouth, standing barefoot on the couch to recite old-fashioned poetry, and mimicking Bob Ross —…
Read MoreSex Education at the R&R Missy Nieveen Phegley __________ We moved to the R&R Motel a few weeks before the July 4th bicentennial. My parents were excited to start this new adventure because the R&R was the perfect blend of owning and running their own business while offering some semblance…
Read MoreEditor: Vallie Lynn Watson Managing Editor: Karris Rae Associate Editor: Taryn White Assistant Editors: Robbie Hess, Leah Joseph, Jade Turner, Meilyn Woods Interns: Ta’Mya Davis, Elaine Schroeder Natalie Popp, This Looks Like a Good Spot for a Nap, digital painting experimenting with lightings effects on mood Letter from the Editor…
Read MoreMain Dishes Here are some of our contributors’ favorite main dish recipes! __________ Picadillo from Sara Gonzales-Rothi“My favorite recipe is a Cuban dish that my Abuela Lidia made and that my (Norwegian!) mother has perfected.” 1.5 lbs lean ground beef2 large onions, diced (prefer yellow/sweet varietal)1 bell pepper, chopped (red,…
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