Our Spring issue of Felix Magazine is a study in contrasts. We invite you to savor the fashion photo spread from Spring Fashion Week and to take note of our provocative cover featuring philanthropist Valerie Sobel. Our wide-ranging story describes the work of her “Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation” which provides assistance to single parents of terminally ill children.
The article also provides insights into Sobel’s wisdom and provides examples of her extraordinary works of art.
Fashion Consultant Andrea Pflaumer’s article “Now You See Us, Now You Don’t” describes the ways in which society casts a cloak of invisibility on women of a certain age. Writer Jodelle Malaya's first article for us is an interview with actor Patrick Sabonqui from the award winning “Homeland” TV series.
Our Cultural Affairs Editor Leonora Francesa Flores introduces readers to Raheel Raza’s documentary “Honor Diaries”. Raza is a passionate political activist, filmmaker, journalist, author, and interfaith public speaker. She is actively engaged in the battle to end honor killings of young Muslim women which take place all across the world, including right here in our own country.
Edward Carstens’ arresting essay about John Barry’s book “Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul” chronicles the little known story of Williams’ courageous fight to establish the concept of the “Separation of Church and State” in his colony of Rhode Island. Williams’ battles provided a foundation on which our better known Founding Fathers imbedded what Williams achieved there as a bedrock principle in our Constitution. Writer Lawrence Brown’s article is about artist Opie Otterstad’s brilliant paintings which illuminate many stirring moments from the Cubs World Series win. On our Bookshelf you’ll find two new short stories: “Land of Winding Waters” by author Glen Grant and “Imperial Seamstress” by Valerie Sobel. Enjoy!
Elaine Madsen Editor-in-Chief
Creative Credits
- Written by
- Elaine Madsen
- Photography
- Alissa Pagels
