Lubby - by Tessa Dratt
Issue:  May 2003

Review written by Yvonne Foster

A wonderful story by Ms. Dratt about her "uncle" that brought tears to my eyes.  I came upon your site when searching the net for the history of Chicklets gum... and because Lubby always kept a supply on hand, I found Seven Seas.  I'll be back.  Please convey my thanks to Tessa Dratt for her lovely remembrance.

E-mail Yvonne Foster at yvonnel1@hotmail.com  

Bed Head - by Raymond Nakamura
Issue:  November 2003

Review written by Harriet Cooper

I could almost see the frost forming on the windows and feel your disillusionment. Remind me never to go to Japan and count barnacles, but thanks for taking me along on your trip.

E-mail Harriet Cooper at harcoop@hotmail.com

Kissed by Someone Else - by Marvi Gil
Issue:  November 2003

Review written by Harriet Cooper

I enjoyed your glimpse into both past and present and particularly your line: "This memory is for rocking chair moments, when arthritis has gripped your knees and forced you to live on warm tea and solitude." It made me want to go out and steal a kiss from someone--if only for the memories.

E-mail Harriet Cooper at harcoop@hotmail.com

Among the Tenors - by Laura Kelly
Issue: October 2003

Review written by Maria Harden

I enjoyed the essay "Among the Tenors" by Laura Kelly, mostly because of the content and how it was portrayed. Seeing a different side of the musical world was refreshing and energizing at the same time. 

Incidentally, the song she referred to at the end is called "The Wheeler Song," by Jimmy Buffet. The lines she quoted neatly summarized the story and left me pondering its meaning for some time. 

Kelly is a gifted writer who doesn't live within four walls, but scopes out what is out there and makes it fit her life.

E-mail Maria Harden at mharden@escape.ca

Sea Change - by Susan Moorhead
Issue:  September 2003

Review written by Nance Knauer

Very enjoyable and insightful essay. The writing is elegant and clean. The last paragraph was especially strong, and these lines say it all: 

"Somehow, despite ourselves, we had succeeded in giving them the life they needed, instead of the life we wanted for them, and on the way found happiness for ourselves as well." 

Beautifully done. Hope that novel finds its way to the public soon.

Sea Change - by Susan Moorhead
Issue:  September 2003

Review written by Linda Simone

In the course of an insanely busy day, where I have to pack in freelance work, grad-school work, food shopping--all on a day off from my regular job, I happened to see this essay and thought I'd just skim the first paragraph or two. But Ms. Moorhead's wonderful writing and clear lucid storyline grabbed me and pulled me along for the journey. 

It made me realize that to give up the dreams that have been hanging about like gnats and truly see and bless the moment we're in and the paths we've chosen is a gift and a freeing one, at that. Thank you, Ms. Moorhead, for a wonderful essay. I hope that novel makes it to print.

E-mail Linda Simone at lindsim1@aol.com

Sea Change - by Susan Moorhead
Issue:  September 2003

Review written by Harriet Cooper

Dreams are meant to be dreamt, not always to be lived. I enjoyed the way you built up the story, with all the details adding layer upon layer. It flowed like the sea--the original idea, the build-up, the letdown, and then the next wave as you realized you had achieved your dream, just not in the form you had originally envisioned. Thank you for taking me along on your journey.

E-mail Harriet Cooper at harcoop@hotmail.com

Summer Rattlers - by Patti Cassidy
Issue:  May 2002

Review written by Kate Ayers

Light humor plus a couple areas of suspense made this a fun read. The ending tied in nicely with the beginning, and by the time I reached the middle I was rapt. This started my day off in a pleasant, upbeat way.

E-mail Kate Ayers at kateayersis@attbi.com

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