Relationships

Maybe writing is, I don't know, like a good sister.

As writers, we cannot leave little details like this alone. We are the instigators of the world, attributing meaning to everything. Rightfully so, because this is how we get to the heart of issues that matter. Cheyenne uncovers the lingering truth to a mysterious break up that leaves you wondering…what happened there?

To be honest, I was quaking in my boots over writing this feature. Miriella Jiffar is far from a scary person, but doing her talent justice is quite a scary feat. 

Behind every lyrical and poetic genius, however, is a growing writer that had to start somewhere too.

It might seem “obvious” to Eryn that she wouldn’t get the prestigious internship, but anyone familiar with her work knows she’s going places.

The theologian Kallistos Ware wrote that Now is all we really have: the past and future exist only conceptually, framed by present experience.

1. Burnett’s Liquor 

If they’re over 21, this is an insult.  

Dear beloved,

I remember the day I first laid eyes on you. A little tuxedo kitten, your fur was a blend of black and white, and your paws looked like you had just stepped in fresh snow.

The crazy combination of emojis I’ve saved beside your name in my phone pops up, and I instantly smile. It’s a Facetime call, and when I answer, your face lights up my entire screen.

My family has a long tradition of creating handmade gifts for each other.