Erik Carlsen 4/27/22 Erik Carlsen 4/27/22

Advice From My Father by Erik Carlsen

Only paint when the weather is just like this,

Don’t bother remembering their names because

They will always tell you, everything in your hands

Is a hammer, no part of any animal should go to waste

Jonny Eberle 4/27/22 Jonny Eberle 4/27/22

Victorious by Jonny Eberle

“Victorious,” was written in response to Steve LaBerge’s installation, “Touching Down in Tacoma,” on display at the Pantages Theatre as part of the 2nd annual Tacoma Light Trail. Learn more about the artists and the project at www.tacomalighttrail.org

CC Message in a Bottle 4/11/22 CC Message in a Bottle 4/11/22

“Evergreen”

We asked our writers to send us short pieces on a simple word: EVERGREEN. Perhaps you think first of The Evergreen State, or a color that evokes a memory in vivid detail. Maybe your mind settles on that which is timeless. Here are a few of the pieces we received… maybe you’ll find one in the wild.

Layla Ormbrek 4/3/22 Layla Ormbrek 4/3/22

Good Intentions by Layla Ormbrek

You could say that I frequented the cemetery. Its green, manicured stillness steadied me, and I made it a regular stop. It was the perfect place to wander around during lock-down, being the only outdoor space that was never crowded.

Published Stories

Advice From My Father by Erik Carlsen

Victorious by Jonny Eberle

“Evergreen”

Good Intentions by Layla Ormbrek