William E. Berry, Jr. CEO/Publisher aaduna (photo credit: Lisa Brennan) C all it the spring/summer issue. Call it Vol. 8 No. 1. Call it “whatever…” Just know that... Designations based on seasons or numbers or any other non-creative measure cannot adequately define the vibrant content or intriguing themes reflected in the newest issue. Now, let’s get real.      It is the anniversary issue.   It does continue aaduna’s tradition of presenting diverse, multi-cultural, emerging and established voices whose words and images are grounded in the myriad hopes, dreams, and possibly disappointments inherent in the multi-layered and complex human condition. It does represent the ethnicities and cultural backgrounds easily witnessed around the world and observed in its global and regional populations. Read the issue. View the issue. You decide. Witness. Capture. Read. See. Reflect. aaduna , the new issue.  CONG...

Michel Griffith pens words, phrases and themes with a subtle eloquence complemented by poignant realities. He walks along poetic avenues with a grace and understanding of nuances and impact of words spoken and those held silent. Enjoy his two poems. Lived                                                                                    Ran fast with scissors sharp blood on her hands in her highest heels and the fur of a borrowed woman. Scandalized a mother born not to bear shame and rollicked a dad born not to bear regrets. Never the reflection of anything, she w...