Home may be where the heart is, but sometimes it takes a trip around the world to figure out exactly where your heart belongs. Hallie Palmer believes she is just one more step away from full-time happiness: she’s about to graduate... Read More

Hatched in a classroom, Smiley the duck is taken home by a student named Sarah, who cares for him kindly until the day her family has to move away. They arrange to send Smiley to a new home, but their plans go awry when his crate bounces... Read More

Set in the chaotic era of the American Revolution, "The Lees of Menokin" focuses on the life of Francis Lightfoot Lee, a little known patriot. Lee, often portrayed as a “calm, rather inconspicuous man,” was surrounded by “that... Read More

As more time passes between us and World War II, collective memories of the spirit and sacrifice of that time grow dimmer. For some individuals, however, such as author Enid “Peggy” Haag, life during the Second World War remains... Read More

The metaphor of the mirror is used in psychology, books, and even the famous Michael Jackson song, to help people view their actions objectively. The central theme of "Who Do You See in the Mirror?" is the trend toward irresponsible... Read More

The Sunshine State is best known for its beaches and theme parks, but it is also home to 1.75 million head of cattle. In "Florida Cowboys", photographer Carlton Ward, Jr., gives the Florida rancher’s lifestyle and landscape a long and... Read More

Poor Freud. He gets a bad rap these days, ending up as the punchline to penis jokes. His theories have been absorbed into pop culture, losing their meanings in the process. He’s been disproved and displaced. However, that’s what... Read More

As its title suggests, the poems in The Snowbound House contain images of dichotomies: cozy, frightening, warm, freezing. Relaxing in the comfort of home competes with thrilling danger. With the house as setting and metaphor, the poet... Read More