Category: Issue Fourteen Creative nonfiction.
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The Marriage Debate: A Queer kid’s recollection of growing up Catholic and closeted.
by Elise Harrington. ‘You’re not gay. You’re not gay. You’re not gay. You’re not gay. You’re not gay. You’re not gay.’ I lay completely flat on the couch repeating the words to myself, as though I could rid my thoughts and feelings by simply convincing myself otherwise. These delusions came shortly after receiving an…
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On being a “Lone Ranger” in journalism’s “Wild West”
In the famous phrase “murder your darlings”, “you” are a writer and your “darlings” are the parts of a piece that, despite your love for them, must be scrapped.
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A friend for Mesut Ozil
What boundaries do extreme athletes set between themselves and the natural environment, or are they all limitless?
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‘An Important Task for Your To-Do List: Appreciate the Little Things
All have a place under noble trees, beside friendly shrubs, below the dazzling sun. These will extend guardianship, protection and a warm touch to even the most imperfect being. All can observe, breathe in, hold, dance among and walk through nature. All are given the honour to experience profound inspiration and sincere calm from it.