by Julie Pumarejo I’ve spent many hours - nay many days - dreaming about European travel. We’ve all seen the carefully curated Instagram posts and the dreamy Pinterest pics of #SoloFemaleTraveler! I just never thought that would be me. This is partially because I am a very social animal but mostly because my dad wouldn’t … Continue reading #SoloFemaleTravelJournal
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A Guide to Natural Medicines
by Lindsay Krantiz Everytime I have pain or I am coming down with a sickness, I always get a screenshot texted to me from my mom of a Google search saying “natural way to get rid of ____.” Ever since I was young, my mom ingrained in me to try the natural remedy first before … Continue reading A Guide to Natural Medicines
Conservation: Now It’s Personal
by Emily Fego The intimate room was filled with animal lovers, young and old. Every face practically glowed with anticipation as we readied our phones, preparing to capture this once-in-a-lifetime event. An excited buzz filled the air. Finn entered the room first, with his nose close to the ground and his toenails clicking on the … Continue reading Conservation: Now It’s Personal
My Beloved Alyssa
By: France Doullens My Beloved Alyssa, I hope my letter finds you and the children in good health. Alyssa, my darling wife, I’m afraid I bring terrible news from the front. As I spill this ink, your brother James, lies next to me, dying. I am so sorry my love, I should have been with … Continue reading My Beloved Alyssa
Before Tonight’s Today
By: David O'Keefe The cobblestone beneath your feet Sounds the same as it did yesterday. Even now, you ask in defeat Whether or not tomorrow will play Out the way you were promised. In all honesty, I’m not sure who You’re asking; you’re as Alone on the outside as you Are empty on the inside. … Continue reading Before Tonight’s Today
Out of the Military, Into the Woods
by Amanda M. Gordon This time three years ago, I was in a bad place. Well- who wasn’t? The country elected a malicious, narcissistic, sexist pig into the highest office of the land. But on top of not knowing what the hell was going on with the country, it was an added layer to watch … Continue reading Out of the Military, Into the Woods
Not To Me, Not If It’s You
By: Alyssa Detwiler Clover was standing against the tree where they first met, her hip cocked out so she could lean with her upper body running parallel to the trunk. For once, the decision to meet up hadn’t been an easy one; Cricket was self-conscious of why he was absent all summer, and the nurses … Continue reading Not To Me, Not If It’s You
Red She Wept, Blue She Heard
By: Nicole Wasylak I loved to set the world on fire and watch it as it burned I loved to see the destruction I could create from sheer force A power that anyone has and I just had too much of it I was a northern wind with kerosene and a match and I set … Continue reading Red She Wept, Blue She Heard
Advice From My Peers But Mostly My Mom
By: Michelle Nedboy If you fall, let yourself fall and then get right back up (try to fall on your butt). Don’t stop pedaling as you’re switching gears or the chain’ll get loose and you’ll fall. Swim close to the lifeguard. Use a dictionary—I don’t have a dictionary—here’s a dictionary. “Riccce, Krissspies,” say that, you’re … Continue reading Advice From My Peers But Mostly My Mom
Christmas Lights
By: Jeffery Seitz A door, a lock, a home for my thoughts The smell of tea tree, lavender, organic life Floors that have watched me weep like the scarce trees in the city Cold tiles press against my skin Calming and cooling me down after an overwhelming moment Where I’ve freed my mind, bared my … Continue reading Christmas Lights