James Magruder’s essay “Fairy Godfather” invites us, with wit and candor, into an encounter that begins with showbiz dazzle and ends with a permanent shift. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.

Chabeli Farro’s artwork “Connected” springs and branches with captivating symmetry, drawing us into its center. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Janet Stapelmans artwork “Factory with Red Lights” is a live with texture, beautiful geometric precision, and brilliant color. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Kurt David’s poem “Galentine’s Day” contains taco trucks, a dog on the couch, an ear to chew on, the word “lover.” Here he shares just one thing about the piece.

Ani King’s flash “Mother-Mother, Wasp-Mother” buzzes with longing, stings with nemory, and sighs with all a missing person leaves behind. Here they share just one thing about the piece.

Razi Shadmehry’s flash “The Green House” gives us breathless prose that cracks open to show us both the inside of the house and of the central “you.” Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Ina Cariño’s poem “Keep Sweet” shines and slices with the beautiful sharp edges of gems and of being alive. Here they share just one thing about the piece.