publication

Gratitude: Thor, my heart and soul | By Alexander G Starke

Alex Starke is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a degree in Medieval Studies and a minor in Early Modern European History. He met his wonderful wife, Anne, while singing in the Johann Strauss operetta, Die Fledermaus. He and Anne currently reside in Eugene, Oregon with their Pack of Jack Russell terriers. Alex …

Gratitude: Thor, my heart and soul | By Alexander G Starke Read More »

The Ballad of the Starlet | By Will Ragsdale

“Another song!” the old king brays as the weary bard then sighsIn a sing-song way, the troubadours say“Performance or demise.” The drummer drums his numbing thumbs,and the harpist’s knuckles crack.The lutist plays through painful daze,his hands gone raw and black. Each note he breeds, his fingers bleed;his strings snap with a twang.He spoke to curse this …

The Ballad of the Starlet | By Will Ragsdale Read More »