BEEN THINKIN’ ABOUT… RIVERS AND LIGHT. The shadows of leaves dance on my living room wall, end of another day, end of another hot summer day. Science tells us, obviously, the earth’s rotation changes our perspective on the sun, just another star in just another galaxy of stars. Just the same, my sun sets, marking…
Yet I remember by Lindel Gore 06:00 hours, 24, 7, Phoenix, Arizona: coffee, and toast. This is the smell that floods my mind from the time I spent with grandma (My father’s mother). I was thirteen to seventeen years old then. After bloody noses, black eyes and bruised ribs, the smell of grandmas’ toast and…
Story by Chris Whitley. Artwork by Shelly Maledy-Martin (pictured above) The Treehouse Chris Whitley This is a story about a tree house, a scar, and the loyalty of brothers. Growing up, I was fortunate to have three big brothers looking after me. Seven, nine, and ten years older than me, to this day they often…
Red Riding Hood by Sarah Crouch The wolf had arrived, as he set in motion his devious plan, he changed into Lettie’s form. He knocked on the door. “Who is it?” a scratchy voice called within. “ It is I, Grandmother, Lettie, come to deliver a basket of goods,” the false child said. The older…
Original artwork by Curtis Copeland. Impending War by Clint Lacy Cotton was not king in the Ozarks but hard work was. The soil was not suited for farming. If it had been the planters would have bought it up and brought their slaves with them. Planting was done in small clearings. It was no easy…
Editor’s note: Freeman’s work contains very authentic and difficult adult themes. Above, original artwork by Tennille Blair-Neff Picture Perfect by Freeman Our entire family stands together for the last time ever All thirteen of us smiling toward the lens from in front of A red and green hollyhock hedgerow, Holding egg cartons and Easter baskets,…
And now for the party… The Spring Writers & Artists Night will take place 7-10PM, Friday, June 15, at Vintage Paris. Find Vintage Paris? Click Here. Art will be showcased. The written word will be presented. Cheesecake shall be consumed. Writers and artists please check-in at the StateoftheOzarks table on the Vintage Paris Courtyard at…
Writers & Artists Night We celebrate original writing and artwork throughout the evening with readings, art presentations, awards and music. And for anyone who thinks art events are quiet, stuffy things where you have to dress up and be quiet… well, you haven’t been to a SOTO Night. We know how to have fun. We…
Through The Eyes Of A Child by Lisa Ray Through the eyes of a deaf girl Though she sees everything, She can’t hear a word Or a voice that can sing Through the eyes of a blind child Although they can’t see But sometimes they can see better Than you and me Through the eyes…
Writers & Artists Night September 23, 2016 by Joshua Heston My heart is full. Nothing compares with showcasing amazing beauty and talent of my best friends. Saying thanks doesn’t say nearly enough. But it is with deep gratitude that I can say these folks are brilliantly, amazingly talented and it is an honor to know…