goodness. a journal showcasing the common goood / Fall 2025

Welcome to the Fall 2025 Issue of goodness.In 1976, upon my discovery of the premiere issue of Oregon Rainbow magazine I was "thunderstruck". The rich and vibrant colors . . . purples & blues, red, orange, yellows & green . . . all framing lush landscapes. Thoughtful poetry, black & white images, creative clean design. I couldn't put it down . . . I was over the moon . . . This was my bedrock . . . This was my creative stream . . . I dove in!That moment clarified something within me, setting the course of a journey I have followed as a lifelong visual communicator . . . photography and all it's expressions had claimed me. The camera in my hands, the darkroom's quiet magic, the search for a visual voice and the potential of the printed page. This current issue showcases a wide spectrum of creative expression: photography, woodcuts, watercolor illustrations, stories, and more. Each piece is offered in the spirit of beauty, meaning, and the simple discipline of paying attention to the good threaded through our days.As you explore these pages you are invited to experience the work of others while, at the same time, imagining your contribution to future issues as together we celebrate and showcase the good of humanity that we so very often miss.