Not in Plain View (A Poem)

Her face last night, the same she wore when we met in Berlin or was it Paris where her lips touched mine like a foreign word perfectly translated; her face, the key she used to decipher me. I never thought her visage would change as it did in Manhattan on stage, as Evita so versatile,... Read More

Poetry

November 7, 2023

An Abundance of Thanks

As 2023 comes to an end and the holiday season begins, it is easy to reflect on all the things we are grateful for. It is almost Thanksgiving, after all. I try to remind myself of my many blessings all the time, but it always seems to resonate more during this time of year. I... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

November 2, 2023

A Life Full of Interesting Tales

At-98 years old, Richard “Dick” Inlow has called Danville home for many years, but he originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. He earned an English degree, but his career path ended up more calculating than conjugating. For 30 years, Inlow taught as a math professor at Averett University in Danville. He has spent time as an... Read More

Cover Feature

October 20, 2023

Spirits of the Cream

Shortly before the Fourth of July, disturbances were heard and seen at the top of Main Street near Bobo’s Ice Cream Stand. Reports of moaning and what was described as tapping on glass. Some said they noticed reflections of smoke-like figures. Tempting descriptions of the deliciously frozen concoctions remained in perfect condition on the windows.... Read More

Fiction

October 18, 2023

The Lady in the Snow

I was still shaking when I heard my wife trot down the stairs of our home. I held a trembling cup of coffee in my hand, ripples radiating through it as if caught in an earthquake. “Babe? Why are you up so early?” she yawned, her messy blonde hair spiraling down her shoulders. I stared... Read More

Fiction

October 13, 2023

Overdue (A Short Story)

Star walked a few steps behind Elise through the high bookshelves, following along and watching her carefully. She heard a meek voice behind her. “Excuse me, Miss.” She turned to see a man holding an old book. His shoulders were slumped. He looked to be about thirty. “Yes, can I help you?” Star answered. The... Read More

Fiction

October 10, 2023

Long After I Left My Body( A Short Story)

Although I hadn’t heard from him in a while, I was glad he thought to call when he did. Allen and his wife were on their way to Atlanta. “Let’s go to dinner. At a place that has the Atlanta game on TV,” he said. Judging by the playful urgency in his voice, I wasn’t... Read More

Fiction

October 4, 2023

Fall is in the Air

The leaves are turning a beautiful shade of orange before falling to the ground, filling yards and streets with piles of fun for kids of all ages. A chill in the air has slowly crept in. Friday nights are filled with buzzing light poles and packed stands for high school football games. Yes, fall is... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

October 1, 2023

Frozen in Fear (A Short Story)

Paralyzed. That’s how I felt. But beyond that, I felt a sense of fear and dread that is hard to put into words. It was that deep, down to your bones type of fear that you rarely feel in life, but in this moment, it had consumed me. The last thing I remember before this... Read More

Fiction

September 15, 2023

Steps Toward Transformation

In June 2021, I turned 34-years old. After spending the evening at a baseball game with my family, and then ax throwing with my friends, I looked through the pictures the next day with horror. I barely recognized myself. I knew I had gained some weight that year, starting with the pandemic in 2020, but... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

Not in Plain View (A Poem)

An Abundance of Thanks

A Life Full of Interesting Tales

Spirits of the Cream

The Lady in the Snow

Overdue (A Short Story)

Long After I Left My Body( A Short Story)

Fall is in the Air

Frozen in Fear (A Short Story)

Steps Toward Transformation

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