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Vol. 4, No. 3

Perspective Issue

A collection of conversations, essays, guides, and recipes exploring how perspective informs creativity. Read about artists, ceramicists, herbalists, natural dyers, and foragers and the connection to craft and community in their creative endeavors. It's an honor to gather and publish these voices alongside a brilliant team of contributors - and it feels so good to get these stories out in the world! 

A note from the editor: “We have conversations on identity and art, community guides and recipes, and stories on local craftspeople, all written and photographed and illustrated by an amazing group of contributors. A small, hard-working community of our own. I’d like to give special thanks to our Art Director Sara Fowler, and the cover illustrator, Magdalena Mora, for sharing their creativity and imaginative art in this collection. ”

Filled with artists, writers, foragers, natural dyers, herbalists, and creatives, order yours to support independent publishing!

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Vol. 4, No. 2

Green Issue

A collection of nature-centric stories featuring sustainable growers, businesses that prioritize the land and the people, placemaking through eco-friendly thinking, and finding community through curiosity and exploration of our natural landscapes.

A note from the editor: “The voices in this issue embody the many shades of what green can be. Growing, making, listening, painting, dyeing, teaching, and being—as a color, an idea, a way of living—its inherent subjectivity leans toward ambiguity, and yet, there’s a certainty in its presence. But there is an impermanence to green, isn’t there? A transformation has taken place, will take place. To bask in green feels indulgent, yet light; curious, yet peaceful; pensive, yet imaginative. Green is alive.”

Filled with foragers, makers, artists, and creatives, order yours to support independent publishing!

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Vol. 4, No. 1

Bold Issue

A collection inspired and created by some wonderfully bold humans. Their stories are tucked inside, waiting for fresh eyes and open minds. It is such a joy to give energy and space to the voices in this issue, and I’m so proud of every page! Stunning cover art by She She, this issue features Sarah Agaton Howes of House of Howes, Kayla Elefson of Turtle Hare Farm, Manola Suvannarad of Maat Mons, Nicole Mayefske of Big Mouth Tarot written by Lindsay Strong, Lisa Frank of Rettlers, Linda Aldredge of Lulu Organics, photos by Hosanna Termaat, recipes by Betsy Nelson and Tom Thulen, essay by Bekah Morris, poetry + art by Moheb Soliman, and a guide to local writers by Moon Palace Books, Boneshaker Books, Subtext Books, Milkweed Books. Art direction by Sara Fowler and editorial by Kara Larson!  There’s immense possibility in these pages - read about artists, farmers, business owners, and so many more inspiring individuals. Order yours to support independent publishing!

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Vol. 3, No. 4

Possibility Issue

featuring an artist discovering the power in their voice, the humbling process of crafting a violin, a preservationist couple who turned to storytelling to connect with their community, lessons learned in building a yurt at North House Folk School, perspectives in addressing our egos in travel, recipes using local cranberries, honeynut squash, and traditionally unused parts of vegetables for a savory broth.

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Vol. 3, No. 3

Identity Issue

an exploration of overlapping cultural, environmental, and deeply personal identities, this issue features immersive interviews, stories, essays, and recipes that celebrate the powerful and energizing diversity of this place. Read about artists, a beekeeper, a ceramicist, a farmer, a distiller, a gym owner, and so many more inspiring individuals.

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Vol. 3, No. 2

Curiosity Issue

a collection of stories that chronicles curious humans who, in their differences, exemplify the magic of being human, make beautiful things with their hands, fight for fellow humans, and make sustainable choices in their work to benefit the greater good. These are stories built on embracing the unknown and leaning into insatiable curiosity.

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