Dear Readers,
What’s cookin’, good lookin’?
To start us off, Nerissa encourages us to get cozy, but not too cozy; haven’t we heard that all the growth happens outside of your comfort zone (1)? Takes so long, tastes so good—Erik B. takes us on a culinary journey making lasagna, offering a hearty recipe and a hearty laugh along the way (2). Not feeling warm and fuzzy? Wanna get to feeling some type of way? Cozy up to Sienna O.’s playlist (so... do you listen to girl in red?) (4). Next up, Edie P.'s flash fiction explores loss, family, and the homes we make that make—and unmake—us right back (5).
Visit the hallowed halls of Hogwarts or your own favorite fictional universe with Senta W.’s reflections on fanfic culture and the power of reclaiming a canon. Ema C. paints a portrait of the companions one might cuddle up with in a room of one’s own (8). If your list of good things is looking thin, Allison W. draws us through the beauty of western Oregon, delights in the charms of a good bakery, and reminds us of all that offers a moment of ease (9). Finally, whether you need or knead dough, Grail Astrological Consulting is here with all the cosmic comforts of the kitchen to guide you in your baking endeavors and beyond (10).
We here at The Grail hope you’re reveling in the fall colors as they set in and finding joys large and small in this new season―which is to say, SPOOKY SEASON! For Issue 3, we’re welcoming all submissions heart-stopping, teeth-chattering, and bone-chilling.
In honor of Inktober, don’t forget to submit to our art contest by Sunday, Oct 25th! Keep those eyes peeled for more info on voting.
Stay sanitized, stay spooky, stay snug as a bug in a rug.
Warmly,
Sophie, Nerissa, Lauren, Erik, Dan, and Aislin
Art by flora Gladwin and Ema Chomsky
Photography by Sophie Halpin and Nerissa Wright
Playlist by Sienna Otero
WRITING by Erik Beserra, Edie Paczkowski, Allison Wallace, Senta Wiederholt and NErissa Wright
Astral Projections by Grail Astrological Consulting
Add your spine-shivering songs to our Halloween playlist for our upcoming
Spooky Issue!
Art & Photography
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