During the time of the year in which light is the most dynamic, Lines + Stars is focusing its current issue on that very concept — the ways in which we illuminate or are illuminated, and the things that keep us in the dark.

Also, many, many thanks to New York-based artist and graphic designer Wiena Lin (www.wienalin.com) for the journal's wonderful new look.

Our next issue will be centered on "stoicism." As always, this topic may be interpreted as each of you sees fit. Please write and submit.

—RACHEL ADAMS, EDITOR // LINES+STARS