I know, I know, I promised fiction and essays on the 15th and didn’t deliver. That’s pretty much what everyone expects, isn’t it — me being a day late and a dollar short?
Oh well. The wait was worth it, I assure you. Once you read this month’s goodness, you’ll forgive me. And how about Jack’s art — I mean, seriously, ya’ll — I’ll never tire of it.
-Valerie
