Kate Raley explores the subject of blacksmithing with local area blacksmiths, who discuss their relationship to the trade and the current trends.

By juggling fire, John Siegfried Geyerhahn is able to connect with the universe. Kelsey Padgett profiles Siegi's hobby and his thoughts while juggling.

Terry Goodhue walks around Evergreen Cemetery discussing his hobby of birding and speaking to the birds.

With a dream to make it in the acting world, Tim Lambert has had his share of frustration. Jake Ryan profiles Lambert's desire to become an actor.

As a graffiti artist, Rich faces challenges to pursue his love for creating graffiti. Rich speaks about his artform, the legality of graffiti, and how graffiti gives him an outlet to express himself.

As a singer/songwriter, Eric Bettencourt has relied on emotional turmoil to write better songs. Morgan Springer profiles how Bettencourt attempts to write music while trying to find personal happiness.

Elizabeth Baird is a dealer of antique valentines, selling these paper delicacies of love. Dana Bialek highlights the work that Baird does with collecting this type of ephemera.

Valerie Haynes captures the lives of Mira Cua and Cong Ba Nguyen, a couple who have different nationalities, but were able to mix and meld them into the family they started.

Olivia Goldfine captures the lives of parking lot attendants and the variety of situations they deal with on a daily basis.

At odds with the world, James Benner is a poet. Lesley MacVane captures Benner's activities and lifestyle.

Jennifer Whitney captures the life of Rebecca Goodale, an author and illustrator who captures the essence of endangered and threatened animals and plants.

Table of contents for June 1986 Salt Magazine.