by E. Sedia "You Will Go to the Moon" by William Preston is a quiet tale, told from the point of view of a man whose aging parents decided to go to a retirement colony on the moon. The story explores the relationship between the narrator and his parents, and it really isn't about the moon at all, but about the distances that separate us from those we love—emotionally as well as physically. The moon serves as a lovely metaphor for both the distancing that comes with growing up, and for all the unachievable things we long for. And of course when unachievable turns into available, it is always disappointing. Mr. Preston's story is an excellent opening to this issue. This short, melancholy tale captures the mood of unease and longing for all the things lost forever."