It’s been a long winter—cold, snowy, windy—and its a bit of a shock after the mild winters of the last few years. I’ve spent a lot of time inside and I’m starting to get a little bit of cabin fever, and that’s before I even start to think about the current state of affairs in the world.
To combat this, I’ve rediscovered books. I’d stopped reading for pleasure sometime in the fall, finding it hard to fit it in to a busy schedule and feeling like I didn’t have the mental space to take on the task. A few weeks ago, I knew I needed a change so I took out a stack of books from the library and started working my way through them. It’s gotten me to take a break from social media and has helped me unwind at the end of the day. This doesn’t solve everything. The world continues to go on around me while I’m reading. But when I’m done, I feel like I’m a little more ready to take it on. I think that the pieces in this issue are going to leave you feeling the same way.
We start with Steven G. Fromm’s piece Free the Lobsters which explores what might drive a woman to rescue some grocery store crustaceans.
Next up is Marcia Yudkin and her piece The Killing Season. It’s a reflection on hunting season and what it means for those who live around it.
All Aboard by Gabriella Cappo is about a routine train ride that doesn’t go quite as planned.
Abigail Starr’s piece Kings for a Coupla’ Hours takes us for a wandering walk along the river.
Elly Guzikowski gives a review of Mark Pawlak’s book Away Away (Arrowhead Press, 2024) and the great poetry inside of it.
Scattered throughout these pieces, and on the cover, are some amazing pictures by Boston based photographer Kate Garrity.
It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of the world, but it’s important to remember to take a break and disconnect sometimes. I hope this issue allows you to do that. Thank you for your support of Atlantic Northeast.
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