Here is the very first issue of Thai Cucumber Salad - what was formerly known as Left Turn until I realized that name was QUITE taken. My new environment gives me hope for new prospects for feedback.

       Once again the content of this issue consists of work mainly by people I’ve met in passing online. The cover art is by Matthew Musselman as well as the drawing inside. The photographs were taken by Bryan Boyce who has several other pictures on the Thai Cucumber Salad website. (www.jjhagen.com) Artwork and photography is probably better viewed on the website so take advantage of that. Next month/issue it could be YOUR work. I'm also seriously considering adding a music section to feature some artists on the website.

       I’m debating if I want to pay to get rid of those wretched pop-ups on the website. This will be determined in the next couple of months depending on how well Thai Cucumber Salad actually takes off and how much time I decide to dedicate to it. I just might splurge and pay that five dollars or so a month to get rid of those suckers. Same goes for paying for a domain name.

       Please take the time to peruse a few of the sites listed below and enjoy this issue of Thai Cucumber Salad!

                                                  Keep thinking,

                                                                   Jamie Hagen
	

Worthy Websites:

woxy.com-support internet radio!
epitonic.com-lots of interesting bands and mp3’s
ubu.com-lots of historical, contemporary and sound poetry
foundmagazine.com-just, go

Submissions and Suggestions:

hagenjamie@hotmail.com