I was never the girl who knew what she wanted and expected nothing less. The one who walked with a confident air, flipping her long silken hair over her shoulder, flashing a smile the brightness of a dentist’s fantasy. I … Continue reading Divergent Paths
The last three books of poetry I’ve read couldn’t be more different. Two of them, “Milk and Honey” by Rupi Kaur and “Good Bones” by Maggie Smith, came to my attention on Twitter. Did you know there’s a vibrant poetry community on Twitter? Actually, there’s a vibrant writing community there. I’ve found some fantastic books, poetry, flash fiction, short stories, nonfiction, etc., there and, these days, it’s the only reason I’m still hanging in. The only reason. Anyway, I digress. The third book, “From Every Moment a Second” by Robert Okaji, came to my attention from Robert himself. I read … Continue reading 3 Books, 3 Poets
“You are always someones favorite unfolding story” ― Ann Patchett Continue reading Photo Friday: An Unfolding Story
My poem, “Tonic“, is up on Mad Swirl today and I’m very happy to be featured there once again. “Tonic” was inspired by a snippet of conversation I overheard in a coffee shop. Mad Swirl, a great eclectic zine out of Dallas, features a new poem every day in their Poetry Forum. It also publishes fiction, reviews, and art. Never a dull moment! Also, check out my other poems there on my Poets Page. Big thanks to Mad Swirl! *** Photo via Pixaby Continue reading My Poem Up On Mad Swirl
Nature Human The leaves on my neighbors maple tree are still green in late November. They cling to the branches, a child clutching Mother’s skirt. Determined to decide the time of their own demise, they curl themselves toward the sky seeking sunlight and star shine, studiously avoiding the fall to earth. *** Free image via pixabay.com. Continue reading Nature Human
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~ Buddha Continue reading Photo Friday: Be Present
It’s a good day for reading. Continue reading Photo Friday: Reading
Speak of change, of passion, of languages. A worldwide gallery of birthdays. Life – a setting, a great metaphor. Just have an open heart. Continue reading Newspaper Blackout: In the Midst
I’m very pleased to have two poems, “Dirt Cheap Queen” and “Don’t Carry the World”, in the new issue of Muddy River Poetry Review. Big thanks to Zvi A. Sesling for giving these works a home. It’s a beautiful issue with lots of great poetry so I urge you to click over and read. Continue reading Two Poems in Muddy River Poetry Review
Before I was a writer I was a reader. Although I don’t read as prolifically as I once did, I’m always on the look-out for a good book. This is why my Goodreads TBR list has 214 titles. Whaaaat?! It’s safe to say there are books on there I don’t even remember. It’s time to clean off the shelf so when I ran across this meme on Boston Book Reader via Lost in a Story I knew it was for me. I’m jumping in. Here are the guidelines: Go to your Goodreads to-read shelf. Order on ascending date added. Take … Continue reading Down the TBR Rabbit Hole #1: Conquer Your TBR
