Editor's Corner
By
Mary E. Adair
February 2008
Will you be my
Valentine??
The sentiment is one to be shared many times this
month and will never grow old. The youngest classes in
school enjoy this holiday perhaps better than others if
their teacher allows them to craft their 'postal box'
where each student will receive a valentine from all of
the other students of their class. It is amazing what
little works of art kids can turn out when given the
chance to be creative.
We wish a happy Valentines Day for each of you. We've
gathered a 'postal box' ezine full of literary valentines
for your pleasure. One of these is the tale "Te
Tokotoko" submitted by a new author to our pages,
WinterSwan.
Both Bruce Clifford and John I. Blair have poems of
love in various stages, unrequited (Clifford's "I
Just Want to Feel Love Again Someday") enduring
(Blair's "How Can I Love Thee") yearning
(Clifford's "Moon Tree") waning (Clifford's
"Letting Go") so something is apt to fit your own
current emotions. Clifford also sent us three more songs,
"Circles," "Part of the Plan," and "This is My Life."
Blair rounds out his set of poetry with "New York Winter
1975," "Speaking to Father," "Hospital," "Strange Land,"
and "Tornado Season."
One can guess what your editor has been trying to
accomplish by reading the poem, "Asymetrical !" Nicole
Novak has two poems for February: "The lighter shades of
grey," and "Accept Me."
LC Van Savage gives her annual report of seeing the
New Year arrive heralding her birthday simultaneously.
She always makes her point in both pathos and humor. Her
column "Consider This" will set you to pondering.
Leo C. Helmer has tidbits to enjoy during the Super
Bowl or to share with your Valentine, so check out
"Cookin' With Leo." Some little known facts, even by
fervent fans, are disclosed in the newest of the Western
Swing articles: "Country Western Music, Western Swing,
and The Music of the West." His Great Jobs Chapter 15
finds him "Home And Mom Is Finding Jobs For Me."
Dave Francis proffers advice in "Dave's Here." Eric
Shackle's Column tells about a phenomenon in Australia
with good links and pictures, while Thomas O'Neill
("Introspective") highlights "The Case Of Melvin
Spruce" for his valentine to the readers.
Mattie Lennon's article tells about a buddy of his
whose charitable deeds are touching many lives in India,
as he makes his life a valentine for others.
Lennon's column, "Irish Eyes has information about a new
aid centre in his area. "Thinking Out Loud," as always,
will keep your attention as Gerard Meister adds his
humorous slant on life.
We sometimes are touched or impressed, even amused by
the contents of our emails, and this issue we share three
varied items in the "Mail Bag" column for your delight.
Thanks to all our contributors!
As our year flows forward, and it seems to be running
with the tide already, many changes are expected. Here it
is Groundhog Day before we release this issue, and our
Sun beaming brightly to cast everyone's and everything's
shadow. Supposedly that means six more weeks of strange
and bad weather. Perhaps not like the Aussie Foam or the
chunks of ice from the Great Lakes being blown through
homes, but windy and cold alternated with hot and
stifling. Plus, with traveling on the agenda, it's going
to be a busy year!
See you in March!
| 
