Honorable mention: “Backyard Monarch.” photo by John Kaper “Golden summer memories.” story by Megan Turda

Memories that we carry forward by Megan Turda I don’t remember a lot of firsts. It would be too convenient, too romantic. The firsts are tucked away inside me, buried, foundations for the mirages and echoes of what I do remember. Farmer’s markets with my grandmother on hazy summer mornings, the pillowy feel of cinnamon […]