February Issue
Lydia's Daughters - Part II
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The twists and tangles of family dynamics complicate matters at Lydia's house, with three generations and a surprise guest under one roof, in the second of this three-part novella.
Paper Roses
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Petal Peterson is obsessed with symmetry, a quirky habit that becomes a problem when her sister, Sparrow, needs something that only she can give, in this delightful and moving short story by Louise Caiola.
Keys to the Heart
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Octavia Schmidt has two passions in her life: pottery and loving Oscar. But when absorption in her art overrides her life, she fears losing what is dearest to her heart.
Encountering Grace
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A Star Wars collection, a coveted Princess Leia figurine, and a bitter neighborhood rivalry all combined into a massive meltdown--and a moment of grace, in this childhood memory by Dan Justin.
Forgiveness
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Self-forgiveness is the biggest challenge, but the most important gift for living well, in this essay by Jeannine Brenner.
Benediction for a New Year
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Yesterday is Today's farewell/ Today is Tomorrow's magic spell... writes Neal Whitman in his benediction of possibility.
