Bowing to his journal amidst the busyness of the coffee shop, Steven starts in on the final question given to him by a long-distance friend in advance of his psylocibin trip, a question about the nature of his spirituality. “What are your beliefs regarding God?” the question asks. “Do you have reciprocal conversation? Is he/she/it… Continue reading The bad trip
Tag: loneliness
Hungry Ghost, 23A
An earlier version of this story was published by Sixfold Magazine in the winter 2024 issue, available here. For moments now Jeff has entertained the fantasy that he will secure himself an entire row, two empty seats beside him along which he can stretch, lie, even sleep. Perhaps it is the tattoos on his face… Continue reading Hungry Ghost, 23A
Like ships passing in the night: Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation
Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation (2003) is one of my favorite films. Apparently, it is Bill Murray’s favorite that he’s ever done, which is saying something. Bill Murray as Bob Harris In the film, Murray plays Bob Harris, an aging actor consigned to doing whiskey advertisements as he shifts away from film. These advertisements bring… Continue reading Like ships passing in the night: Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation
Receding into death
Where does it come from, The longing to be stronger, Richer, With a healthier or more beautiful spouse? On better land? With surer footing in the world? Where does it come from, The feeling of missing one another? My father, my sister, my brother, my kin, All are so far away; I want to return… Continue reading Receding into death
Jackson Holzberg Buckley 