It's Up! Happenstance for May

Despite thinking I was never going to get Happenstance Happenstance for Maydone, it's ready early! The website is updated and ready to read, and you can download the PDF or check out the zine. At some point I may end up doing one or the other (PDF or web) because the way I'm doing it now means double work. However, I'm trying to reach as many readers as possible and publishing in different formats is one way to do that.

I'm dedicating this issue to Sherry Anne Clancy. It's a small thing, but she was such a creative and caring person I want to honor her in this small way. She would have loved the story about the May farm and Patrick's take on the water issues.

Something New is about my web store. Check it out. You don't have to buy anything, but if you would like to sponsor the continuation of Happenstance your support will be greatly appreciated.

Patrick Alarid continues his thoughts on water conservation, thoughtful planning and maintaining a pleasant, water-friendly environment. Check out In the Garden: What Now?

The Charlton sisters different responses to the Mother’s Day theme are poignant and beautiful. Who hasn't experienced Breakfast in Bed? Cindy's article honors her mom and mothers everywhere. Don't miss Claudia's beautiful poem, My Mother, My Child. 

Niki Sebastian's article The Science & Art of Acupuncture, gives some pretty compelling reasons to try out this ages old healing technique. She also has an inspiring article about overcoming the challenges of growing up in her article, Reflection: Mother Love?

I had a wonderful time writing the story about the May Family Farm and its innovative way to assure you have fresh produce through the season. 

Additional stories:
El Zocalo Featured Artist
Recipes & Chat, featuring Pamela G. Daves
The Code, by Maridell Monnheimer
Yesterday, by Robert Gallegos
Detox Dramas, Sad but True, by Connie Mack

Enjoy reading Happenstance, life happens, and think about submitting something about an inspiring fellow who comes under the description of Fab Father for the June issue.

Look for new Happenstance Feb. 7

The Feb. 7 Happenstance is full of great stories. Look for Points to Ponder, thoughts from retired minister Chad Boliek; an article about long time Las Vegas resident Gretchen Bush; What is it About Romance? by regular contributor Cindy Charlton; an article about the Friends of the Museum fund raiser, Planning Ahead for the Future of the Past.

Tracey Preiskorn's Stampin' Up business is just getting off the ground. Her story mirrors that of women who opt to be full-time moms yet want to have something to do that adds to the family income and stimulates creativity.

Artist Trading Cards is an innovative way to get artists and art lovers together. The story in the Feb. 7 issue tells all. A companion article is about the El Zocalo Artist of the Month, Kristine Klaiber, a found art artist.

Pamela G. Daves had an interesting idea called Recipes and Chat. She gives snippets of life encounters and includes a recipe. Look for it and tell us what you think.

Robert E. Gallegos wrote a column in a now defunct weekly called "There Was a Time." It has be "repurposed" in Happenstance as Yesterday. It will be some of his previously published articles plus some that never made it to print.

Mamma and the Monster, by Kayt Peck is a lovely story suitable for any age, though she calls it a children story. It's really about the power of love.

And of course Tiger Lilly continues. If you are following the story or want to start following the story, it begins in the October 2010 issue, which can be found on the archives page at http://www.happenstancelifehappens.com/.