Introduction

Introduction Editorial Walking the Labyrinth By Rhonda Fabian "This is a time of sorrow and wonder. Many hard and painful truths are there for us to see, as well as stories of great human courage and healing..." Learn more about the Summer Edition of Kosmos, 'In the Labyrinth | Healing Pathways'.…

Keith Smith

Born in New Orleans, Keith Smith graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications. There, he was a four-year letterman on the University’s powerhouse basketball team. During his senior year he interned at a local cable station as a video engineer. Upon graduation, he went on to work at WWL-TV, a local CBS affiliate in New Orleans, where…

Harold Feinstein

Harold Feinstein was born in Coney Island in 1931. According to former New York Times photocritic, A.D. Coleman,  "Feinstein was known as a child prodigy within the photographic community." He began photographing in 1946 when he was 15. By the time he was 19, Edward Steichen had purchased his work for the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art making him the youngest person to be so…

Catriona McAlister

Cat McAlister is a poet, environmentalist, and engineer. She performs spoken word with the Barcelona Poetry Brothel (Prostíbulo Poético). In her writing, she is fascinated by the balance of light and darkness. She is currently finalizing her first poetry collection which explores the topic of rebirth through sex, science, and feminine power. Recent publications include the Libro Rojo vol.11,…

Margaret Chula

Margaret Chula has published twelve collections of poetry – most recently, One Last Scherzo. A featured speaker and workshop leader, she has also served as president of the Tanka Society of America and as Poet Laureate for Friends of Chamber Music. Living in Kyoto for twelve years, she now makes her home in Portland, Oregon, where she hikes, gardens, and creates flower arrangements for every room…

Michele Belluomini

Michele Belluomini’s poetry has appeared in many print and online journals as well as anthologies. A chapbook, Crazy Mary & Others was a winner in the Plan B Press competition.  Signposts for Sleep Walkers is her most recent volume.  She was one of the winners of the 12th Annual John and Rose Petracca & Family Award for her poem, "La Befana."  She is Adjunct Library Faculty at Community…

Ann Farley

Ann Farley, caregiver and poet, is happiest outside, preferably at the beach. Her poems have appeared in several literary journals, including VoiceCatcher, Verseweavers, and RAIN Magazine. She lives in Beaverton, OR.

Jakob van Wielink

Jakob van Wielink, MA is a friend and a father who helps leaders and their organizations find and live their calling. Jakob is a partner at De School voor Transitie (‘The School for Transition’), a leadership consultancy and training firm in the Netherlands. Jakob serves as an executive coach for the (Advanced) High Performance Leadership Program of IMD Business School (Switzerland and Singapore)…

Audrey Eger Thompson

Audrey Thompson, M.S., is an international executive coach with proven success in helping individuals identify, pursue, and achieve their personal and professional goals. She is passionate about working with individuals to envision their long-term priorities and identify what motivates them. In Audrey, clients have a strong accountability partner who is committed to facilitating their success,…