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19 December, 2006 DEAR READERS, How time flies. I hope this note finds you in good health and spirits. I have been working hard in the past year, traveling, reseraching, writing and building a profession as a historian and art curator. Although I haven't spent much time updating this site, I have not forgotten about you -- my precious readers. Far from that, Once Upon a Time depends on your energy and support. While perusing the work of many talented writers around the globe, I hope you will remember me, the ever optimistic editor, seated at her desk in a very cramped European apartment or across the Atlantic in a noisy walk-up steps away from the Flatiron building in New York. I hope to update you with new material as we enter a new year. In the interim, please join me in re-reading the work of three exceptional writers from the U.K. -- Paul White's new poem Gurpreet Gupta's arguments against creationism The continuation of Jacob's Africa Diary Thanks Paul White, Gurpreet Gupta and Jacob. I will be flying back to NYC to work on new projects for the next several weeks before leaving once again for Europe. Should I not able to view the State of the Union message -- with the new Speaker of the House -- I'd appreciate any updates from my American friends. Oh and yes, please mark your calendars for OUaT's 4th birthday: late December 2006-early January 20076. Here's wishing you and yours a most enjoyable holiday season. Peace, love and Messi, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine - again, sitting on a suitcase in Paris, France - .......... What is Once Upon a Time magazine? Once Upoin a Time is a non time-sentitive publication in which articles can be submitted perpetually. The author holds all rights to her/his publication(s). You may e-mail submissions to the Editor Other logistics are as follows. 1. Articles: Categories: Essays, reviews (film, book, music, art, others...), commentaries (politics, sports), narratives (prose, short stories), poems / lyrics. Length: not to exceed 3000 words, if possible :-) 2. Images: Original photographs, artwork. File type: JPG, GIF, Flash. Note: if sending text and/or images other than your own, please state source, copyright notice and links. 3. Schedules: Deadline for submission: None. Once Upon a Time is a *perpetual* magazine. 4. Submission Submit to atelierbonita@yahoo.fr ONCE UPON A TIME MAGAZINE: Archived Messages Previous editorials October 2005 DEAR READERS, By the time you read this I have once again expatriated from the U.S. I am leaving my native New York City for 18 months as I have won a contract to work as a curator of drawings and graphics in a major museum in France. Therefore this update of Once Upon a Time was conceived and structured across the Atlantic and in a very cramped European apartment ... and I am very pleased to present the work of three exceptional writers from the U.K. -- Paul White's new poem Gurpreet Gupta's arguments against creationism The continuation of Jacob's Africa Diary Thanks Paul White, Gurpreet Gupta and Jacob. I will return to New York briefly in November but will leave for Europe again before the month is over. As I will not be around long enough to personally inspect the White House leaks and its aftermaths, I'd appreciate any news from my American friends. Oh and yes, mark your calendars for OUaT's 3rd birthday and next update: late December 2005-early January 2006. Here's to a new begining! Kindest regards, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine - sitting on a suitcase in Paris, France - July 2005 DEAR READERS, Before I paddle off to celebrate my birthday on July 17th with a ::very special person:: please welcome the feature writers of this update. It is a tremendous pleasure to present the work of a future physician, Gurpreet Gupta -- Censorship and Controversy Surrounding the use of the Human Form in Western Art ... from our traveling friend Jacob -- the continuation of his Africa Diary ... and last but not least, a surprise from Heather Borstel -- Sometime in May ... I hope you will enjoy these articles as much as I do. Blessings and Happy reading! Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine April 2005 DEAR READERS, Spring greetings! I am very proud to present the work of three exceptional writers - The African Diaries of Jacob Willing To Take Up The Burden A Dark Journey A Heathen on Pilgrimage Paul White's poems and a review A Dream of Earth Sitting on the Train Christo' GATES : A Review And a series of short pieces on the theme of "Transient," by Jun-Lei And I must say, Transient, in my opinion, is the author's best work thus far. I hope you will enjoy these articles as much as I do. Happy reading! Kindest regards, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine January 2005 : Second Anniversary Message DEAR READERS, Thanks to your support, we've made it to our second year. Happy Birthday, ONCE UPON A TIME! In my native New York, we have an old saying: "When you scratch one place, you feel it another place." Therefore, with pure heart and respect, allow me to introduce the work of two masters. City of Masks by Jacob All of You Know the Gizzly Bears by Lyuba Stevasarova and re-live this poem - A Natural Untidiness by Jeff White As we celebrate Winter Solstice and blow out the candles on the OUaT cake, I hope you enjoy these articles as much as I do. Happy Holidays; peace and good will for 2005, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine October, 2004 DEAR READERS, Sometimes magic does happen. And help is, hopefully, on the way. It is my pleasure to present in this update, the works of four people who have that magic: Humbird, Chris André Winger, Joanna Browning and romAntics. Thanks to Brave Men by Humbird. There Was This Beautiful Evening ... by Chris André Winger. What Is Nationality? by Joanna Browning. Time, Life and Books by romAntics. Autumn greetings, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine July, 2004 DEAR READERS, This update contains works that surprise and fry the human soul. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Time, Life and Books by romAntics. Boerentorengedicht Introduction and translation by Geert Schuermans and photographs by Heather M. Borstel Philosophical Thoughts and Strange Ideas by Chris André Winger who writes, paints from Norway. Seven One Hong Kong : Why We Marched - a gallery of images and comments. Ti-Guo (Empire) a draft from a recent publication by yours truly. Summer Blessings, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine 30 April, 2004 DEAR READERS, I hope you have enjoyed perusing past editons of Once Upon A Time. Our current update features the following: - Excerpts from Jun-Lei's novel One Night Stand The author, mysterious yet astute, invites you to join her explorations. - Talking About Art An open conversation among night birds and historians on eitehr side of the Atlantic. - Letters From Home, newest addition to OUaT A new addition to OUaT, LETTERS serves as the window to a world less travelled. Thank you, readers, authors, for your continued support. (Don't forget to write.) As always, it's a pleasure to serve you. Peace, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine 1 January, 2004 DEAR READERS, As we celebrate Once Upon a Time's first anniversary online, I want to extend my warm wishes for a healthy, creative and posperous 2004 to you. Thank you, readers, authors, for your continued support - and, don't forget to write! Blessings, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine 1 October, 2003 DEAR READERS, After travelling on assignments for the past several months, it's wonderful to be home. As I write this, the last rays of the day shine brilliantly against the east wall of my Marseillaise apartment. On the wall there is a small picture, given by a gentleman friend during my recent trip across the Atlantic. The picture depicts a person in repos while his spirit slips out the window and dives into a sea of clouds. I like to gaze at the picture for it reminds me of that rhetotical question: what is better - to travel or to arrive? Rhetorical questions will never yield pramatic answers. That said, I hope you will peruse Once Upon A Time's latest updates and - after reading Heather M. Borstel's A Walk in Four Parts; Joanna Browning's A Favourite Place; 17 Syllables: a haiku reader and Lenni Brenner's hommage to Edward Said, the giant who travelled across the longitudes and latitudes of our conscience - draw your own conclusion. Blessings, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine 1 July 2003 DEAR READERS, Q: Why does the fool throw the clock out the window? A: Because he wants to see time fly. Flown it had. And here's to Once Upon A Time because we are over 6 months old! In this issue, you will see an enhanced front page, with the new Salon and Domain sections. Among new works by Jun-Lei, aca, Luba, you will, over the following months, begin to find features in foreign languages. I hope the polyglots among us will enjoy Yu Qing's essay About Orc..., an English translation of this very pensive article is forthcoming. Many years ago in California, the jet-sets gave a reception party for the conceptual artist Chris Burden. Despite an opulent array of champagne, gourmet food, chocolate covered berries and a team of waiting staff in designer uniforms, the artist never appeared. The next day, a gossip columnist telephoned Burden. "So why did you miss you own fabulous opening party?" The reporter asked. "I didn't," replied the artist. Chris Burden, it turned out, was one of the waiters but nobody had recognised him. "And I had a great time serving my guests." On that note, I raise my hat to you, dear readers and writers of my e-zine, Once Upon A Time. Cheers, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine 8 April 2003 DEAR READERS, Everytime I look at my fountain pen I think of my father. When I was 9 years old, I submitted a political essay to a major literary contest and won second price. I never claimed the award in person because I was underage and needed the joint signature of an adult. I tried to keep the news from my parents who were foreign correspondents and justifiably trying to block the children from "following their footsteps." Well you can't really wrap fire and dad claimed the award for me. That evening he came to my bedside, holding the fateful magazine in one hand and a fountain pen in another. "I can't bring myself to buy you a sword but be careful you don't end up with inky pockets," he said. That was 17 years ago and fate has it that my life is inseparable from 10 pt. type. When I am happy or lonely or indignant or just feel like "floating over ice cream castles in the ai"r or having my entire supply of blood sucked away by the power that be, I reach for that pen. "What is like to have your work published?" "Is there money in it?" "You must know our 'no politics' guideline!" "Is that you in your story?" "But you are so young--and a Woman!" "Where do you find the time!" Once, there was a carving over Carl Jung's doorway, "for those who knock, there will be an anwser." Rationally speaking, there are really no life-and-death necessities that we write and, for that matter, the written word is universal. No writings are "too personal," or "not good enough." Remember that--and to put some lead in your pencil. This season we have added more prose, commentaries and a new feature/gallery section which kicks off with Jeff White's moving poem A Natural Untidiness. Enjoy your read, and drop us a line. Cheers, Bonita Editor, Once Upon a Time Magazine 30 December 2002 ONCE UPON A TIME MAGAZINE: Inaugural Message Dear Friends, Welcome and allow me to address the How-Where-What-Who-Why's of Once Upon a Time magazine. It all started when I asked Heather for a story. A San Francisco story, to be exact. That was back in late spring, 2002; since then I have been receiving a narrative from her on a monthly basis. Somewhat like rent, or invoices, phrases of the moon, the continuation of 1001 Nights ... The stories were too brilliant for one's eyes only. Hence the idea of a magazine. I wrote up the guidelines and sent out inquiries. Jo loved the concept. So did Geert. And Jun. I-O-U's came from Denmark, Hong Kong, Montreal. And then Cecco sent in "May 2002," a work that could only be produced by one of Calcio Italia's last Romantics. I worked, in between organizing art exhibits, writing and traveling on research trips, to design these pages. The magazine slowly took form. I gave it the only name I know, Once Upon a Time... .......... What is Once Upon a Time magazine? It is a non time-sentitive publication in which articles can be submitted perpetually. The author holds all rights to her/his publication(s). You may e-mail submissions to the Editor Other logistics are as follows. 1. Articles: Categories: Essays, reviews (film, book, music, art, others...), commentaries (politics, sports), narratives (prose, short stories), poems / lyrics. Length: not to exceed 3000 words, if possible :-) 2. Images: Original photographs, artwork. File type: JPG, GIF, Flash. Note: if sending text and/or images other than your own, please state source, copyright notice and links. 3. Schedules: Deadline for submission: None. Once Upon a Time is a *perpetual* magazine. 4. Submission Submit to atelierbonita@yahoo.fr .......... So dig in, please. I hope you will leave us feedback (btw, do check out the newly updated "Letters to the Editor" section). Or, better yet, send in your own work. In the interim, happy 2003, happy reading! Always, Bonita Editor,Once Upon a Time magazine |
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