New Year’s Day.  Either we are recovering from last night’s festivities or wondering why others have more fun, or maybe, we are just being who we are without pretensions or artificial nuances.  I suspect some of us are thinking about those we once loved, and now find ourselves on a separate path devoid of the other(s.)  We may make attempts to reconcile, to re-find the reasons why we cared for that person whether or not it is a family member, friend, or casual associate.  The popular psychology is to embrace forgiveness in order to capture inner peace and solace.  And that does not mean one forgets  any past transgressions.  I am sure there are folks who do not forgive nor forget, and they are fine with that particular resting place.  Now, you are probably wondering what any of these themes have to do with this particular blog and the contributors being highlighted or their work.  Is an answer even important as long as we engage ours...

The world is getting ready to celebrate and venture into another new year.  Some folks will be boisterous, some contemplative, others will party in clubs while many will be participating in public activities along with thousands of other revelers.  And there will be some people who will bring in the new year at home watching world-wide celebrations on TV, having a favorite libation, and probably munching on specialty hors d’oeuvres.  So…  What are you doing New Year’s Eve?       Nancy Wilson - What Are You Doing New Year's Eve https://youtu.be/G1YbfCQmr4o At aaduna , we continue to recognize our winter 2017-18 contributors and hope you follow their full-length work when the issue is launched in a few weeks.  Whatever you plan to do or are doing, let Frank Heather and Denise R. Ervin engulf your spirit. Here is a snippet from Heather’s “XI.” Frank Heather (photo provided XI. scene 11: she demands...