Welcome to the December
edition of Kudzu Monthly, an ezine featuring short stories, poetry,
fine art, and articles on health, history, and true crime.
Here you'll find a variety of ideas and topics. Here you'll be
entertained and informed. |
Jolie Howard In less than a thousand words, Jolie Howard weaves this delicate scifi story into a lush read. Mature subject material here, so adults only, please.
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Fiction
Following in the Magi's Footsteps In a far future world, three pilgrims visit an abandoned planet in a search for meaning in their lifes.
 December Poetry Feature
In conjunction with
the completion of her new book entitled "Oklahoma Poetry," Kudzu
Monthly frequent contributor Lou Harper has agreed to show us
some of her wares. We've combined her poetry with images of
Native Americans and Native American art. Enjoy.
by Thomas Handy Loon
"We could fight a revolution in
the USA; we started it in Cuba with less than a hundred men!" said
Jose, wild-eyed, as his wife made the finger-round-the-ear "loco" sign."
Thomas Handy Loon went to Cuba to hear her people's stories and find its heart.
Is it time to reduce restrictions on this populous country to the south and
cease U.S. government efforts to undermine the Castro regime? Ask a Cuban,
suggests Thomas Handy Loon. |
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Connie Scott
"I've seen solider ghosts
walk around the perimeter of the camp in spring, around a big fog that
rises up that time of the year on the battlefield. It's a circular type
of fog that surrounds the camp. They just walk around the edge of the
fog like camp guards securing their posts. I've also seen some of them
trying to get in and that gets scary, but they haven't ever really
bothered us."
Is he the worst
serial killer in U.K. history, or a merciful angel bring the
blessings of eternal relief to his patients? However he's
considered, he may have been responsible for the premature deaths of
more than 300 of his patients.
 Lisa Binkley
Vegan groups
advocate animal rights, fund lobbyists to pass eco-friendly
legislation, support alternatives to animal-derived products,
and encourage society to adopt a course of non-consumption.
Are these simple goals for a simple choice? Lisa Binkley
investigated this question for us, and here's what she
discovered.
Molly Martin
Manassas Junction and Bull Run were the
almost unknown names of a little town and nearby creek on the morning of July
21, 1861. By evening on that fateful Sunday, both names were on their way to
history books.
 Tony Leather
Kudzu Monthly
is pleased to present our first guest columnist! Mr. Leather's
subject, pictured above, is Josiah Henson, a man who escaped
enslavement, poverty, and the division of his family to become
an international speaker, world renown craftsmen, and a role
model to other African Americans coming out of slavery. Thanks for reading Kudzu Monthly. We hope that you enjoyed our offerings. We'll enjoy seeing you back next month, but before you go, you'll you'll want to find out about grits in full bloom. |
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