Sometimes some of us travel to get away. That space—that distance—from our home life offers perspective and breathing room. We get a chance to reflect on what is beautiful and what is broken. Often, …
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Soul Surfacing (Or, Apathy Is No One’s Destiny.)
©11/20/14 Funny how certain experiences in life attract apathy. Physical and emotional trauma. Loss. Abuse. Dismantling relationships. Rejection. Loneliness. I've been apathetic before, for a few …
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Short Story: Home Run
A short story by Karen Leslie from The Thin Places collection. Published at Menda City Review, Winter 2017 edition. “Why don’t you want me to touch you?” Sam asked his wife, Mauri, as she …

Revisiting Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
Some places dig deep into our souls. We find "thin places" where the veil between heaven and earth slips aside. It's no wonder we return. Last fall, I traveled to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, after a …
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Profile: Octavia Peck, Vendor at The Contributor
Interview by Karen (Chronister) Leslie, The Contributor Where are you from? I’m a Mississippian. I was raised chopping cotton and picking cotton. My dad owned his own land and I worked for him. …
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Packing List—20 Things to Pack for Warm Weather Travel
I love lists, especially when I’m packing for a long-anticipated bucket list trip. I’m a kitchen sink kind of packer. Making a list helps me be an efficient packer, which is a work in progress! My …
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