Paradise lost
Luck doesn’t last forever. On Sept. 25, I had all the luck in the world. That changed overnight … Continue readingParadise lost
What Florida Lost
We hope not to be the statistic this time, trusting that our safe brushes with destruction in the past are a sign we will be shielded from the storms of the future. … Continue readingWhat Florida Lost
The life and death of a Florida abortion clinic
In 1974, Pam Smith knocked on a warm wooden door gleaming in the Florida sun. “I want to work here,” Pam said. “Oh, that’s wonderful,” the older woman replied. “But we don’t have any jobs.” “I don’t care,” Pam told her. “I just want to be part of this … Continue readingThe life and death of a Florida abortion clinic
Preserved in smoke and stone
John Cipriani’s shoulders barely jump when the cannon finally goes off in a puff of smoke. The sound of its fire is familiar to the 82-year-old, who has the composure of a captain … Continue readingPreserved in smoke and stone
Mamá, Ángel, Florida
A collection of poems by Vivienne Serret … Continue readingMamá, Ángel, Florida