We run a lot of poetry in this space because of, well, space.  Here’s something a little different from the latest issue of Fine Lines.  It’s a short essay on higher education.  It’s written by Rachel Brannen, who is currently majoring in Chemical Dependency Counseling at Metropolitan Community College.  She is a young mother of three, and she supports her family by waiting tables and rehabbing furniture for profit.  She also has a passion for writing....

It should be nicer at the end of April.  If you’re inside today, try reading a poem.  This one is from the latest edition of Fine...

The current edition of Fine Lines is available at the link.   It’s easy to log on and get your copy today.  There are also options to get a paper copy.  And plan on spending some time with the journal.  The latest Fine Lines is nearly 250 pages! Here’s a sample, too.  A poem by Grace Carey titled “Hole in My...

This poem is from the winter edition of the journal.  It’s all about show and tell . . . but with a bit of a twist.  Enjoy....

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So the weather outside is not great.  It’s a good day to read and stay warm.  Below is a page of heart warming short notes from Fine Lines readers and editors.  These were published in the latest edition of the...