Fascinated by the visual representation of stories through tattoos, Cyndi Lou Pappenfus uses tattooing as a way to give people closure for life-changing events. Sarah Delia documents the work that Cyndi Lou does for people who have survived cancer and drug addictions, and how the tattoos tell their own story.

Fascinated by the visual representation of stories through tattoos, Cyndi Lou Pappenfus uses tattooing as a way to give people closure for life-changing events. Luke Madden captures the work that Cyndi Lou does for people who have survived cancer and drug addictions.

Coming back from the Army with PTSD due to sexual trauma, Lesley Corbett uses art as a way to cope with what happened to her. Dana Bialek documents Corbett's story of being stalked and harassed by her superior, and how her PTSD affects her world today.

Dealing with ADHD made it difficult for Ben Toppi to listen in school. Mette Lutzhoft profiles how Toppi turned all of his energy towards beatboxing to help him deal with his condition.

Lois Lowry is a storyteller who approaches topics with an awe and no pretense of understanding, selling books to millions worldwide. Abby Holtzman highlights the work that Lowry puts into her books and her life experiences.

Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt Magazine.

As a sociologist, Peter Rose sees tourism as having a caste system. Rose explains how he views colonists as brahmins and bus tourers near the bottom of the system.

Maine Mead Works produces locally sourced honey wine, handmade by a Portland couple and their few employees. Kira Goldenberg highlights how Carly Cope and Ben Alexander have plans for expansion, but have to decide if that will jeopardize the artisan sensibility.

Inside back cover for the December 1994 Salt Magazine with list of back issues and books from Salt.

Short write up on Carolyn Chute who lives in the woods of North Parsonsfield.

By night, Tyler Devos is a musician, but by day, he works in group homes for adults with schizophrenia. Emily Forman profiles how Devos' work inspires the lyrics that he writes.

Through creating works of art, Robert Saunders is able to find a way to heal himself of his bipolar disorder. Storrey Morrison captures how the art that Saunders creates allows him to relax, and how art allows him to work through his mental condition.