The Fall Collection: TO THE MOUNTAINS
MASTHEAD
Sarah Steele, senior editor
Ashley Whittemore, editor
Kimberly Kralovic, editor
Heather Lobe Johnson, editor
Kimberly Phinney, editor-in-chief
Listen to the poets of The Way Back to Ourselves Literary Journal perform their work with our podcast, The Poetry Corner, a spin-off from The Way Back Podcast, hosted by Edward Holmes and Deidre Braley.
Embraced by His Love
In her radiant photography, Lauren Madsen details extraordinary love even in ordinary moments.
Emotional Support Nuthatch and Other Art
In this offering, interdisciplinary artist Erin Stinson explores her own healing journey through her experiences with nature through poetry, photography, and watercolor.
Red-Tailed Hawk and Field Mouse and Other Poems and Photography
Elizabeth Houseman draws us into a unique perspective on nature in her inspirational black-and-white photos. She observes nature carefully—looking both up and down—and shares what these creatures have to offer in “Red-Tailed Hawk and Field Mouse” and “Centipede.”
Clarity in Light and Other Photos
In her stunning black-and-white photography, Lauren Madsen shows how light and shadow create a deeper meaning for us all.
In Translation: A Poem and Three Photographs
Venture deep into the mountains, as Kimberly Phinney comes face-to-face with the spiritual forces of nature in her poem “In Translation” and her accompanying nature photography.
When the Woods Whisper Your Name: An Essay and Three Photographs
In “When the Woods Whisper Your Name,” Donna Bucher takes a walk through a childhood forest and finds meaning and connection to the past. She also shares her photography with flowers and a waterfall as her subjects.
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