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You cannot grieve for a puzzle, nor celebrate the death of a cipher. You have to make some sense out of the man first. ~ from “The Painted Man” in A Simplified Map of the Real World Maps guide us, direct us, show us the way through convoluted terrain. Stevan Allred’s collection of short stories, A …
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We tell our stories in a myriad of ways–in print, over coffee, in our journals. But, there’s one venue for storytelling that is often overlooked, especially in this digital age where time and limited space might constrain our creativity: the letter. The old-fashioned letter provided a space for communion between friends. Upon receiving a letter, …
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For well over a year, I’ve been leading a creative writing class at a senior living center near my home, listening to a great group of folks tell their stories. I’ve grown fond of these writers. They are creative and kind and willing. And today, I’m honored to feature one of those writers here. Ted Johnson …