I’ve written several times about a series of poems I have written about penguins. Four of the Penguin Poems have emerged into the world! You can read “Falling in Love,” “Long Love,” and “Death Love Song” at Atrocity Exhibition Mag. You can read “Our Antarctica” at Broad! Magazine. It’s on page 24. I also published …
Contemplative weekly emails. I am signed up for three email lists that provide weekly inspiration on contemplation and mindfulness. One is from The Contemplative Writer, a website run by writer Ed Cyzewski. I have really enjoyed the reflections and suggestions on his website, and his weekly email is a lovely combination of suggestions, links, and …
First, the book Soul Bare is here! I got back from the beach yesterday to find the package on my front porch! Along with my copy of the book came a few lovely gifts and a thank you note from the editor. I am so excited!!! I haven’t even read all the …
I’m currently reading yet another YA book with a “strong female character” who performs crazy physical feats. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great book (Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard) and I love the action in the book and the main character, Mare. However, I’ve been thinking a lot about all the female heroines and …
“There’s no money in poetry, but then there’s no poetry in money, either.” – Robert Graves I really hate that most poetry is free because it is so powerful and meaningful. Writing and reading poetry are spiritual acts. Poems have the potential for turning us inside out, letting us understand ourselves, and helping us …
