The Etching of the Two Faces: A Short Story

In this moving post, we share an unforgettable story from Mark Eaton, author of And I Heard the Mourner Say. Join us as we journey through the life of Elijah, a young artist facing a devastating diagnosis of early-onset macular degeneration. With each fading sight, Elijah confronts the frailty of his dreams, the haunting beauty of memory, and the resilient hope that lights his darkest days. ...CLICK TO READ OR LISTEN

And I Heard the Mourner Say

What makes a story memorable? Indeed, the plot, the characters, and the writing all play a role, but great stories reveal the human heart. They show us truths about ourselves we need to understand and point us to a greater hope. These are the kinds of stories that stick with us. And I Heard the … Continue reading And I Heard the Mourner Say

Social Media: A Downgrade of Culture

If high culture is like a gourmet meal, folk culture like a homecooked dinner, and pop culture is like junk food, what is social media? We live in a culture that is quick to accept something simply because it is popular. Today, we often consider a cultural expression a "classic" simply because millions of people like it, … Continue reading Social Media: A Downgrade of Culture

Mockingbird [Poem]

When spring rolls in so does he,like a man just off the trainfiddle on his back, whistlin’ down the tracksongs he stole from somebody.He’s weaving bluebird melodieswith sparrow trills and warbler revelries, on my backyard fence with much ado. Like a boy at a coffee shop open micguitar in hand and skinny jeans blue.Just hoping … Continue reading Mockingbird [Poem]