January is peppermint. Candy canes are the last of the holiday candy. Shadows stripe the days. And the arctic air makes your breath seem almost mentholated. Everything's a little sharper. It is wonderful to see Solace in So Many Words contributors do illustrious things. BIG congrats to Ellen Bass, who recently was elected to the Academy of American Poets Board of Chancellors. BTW, if you resolve to read more poetry this year, check out the Poem-A-Day series. And … [Read more...]
Greetings on December 22
The darkest day of the year is behind us -- each day now there will be a little more light. Have you had a harder time gearing up for the holidays? Feeling less than festive? Sometimes we miss those not with us most during this time and we are more emotionally vulnerable than on other days. Or, if you lose someone around this time, you are especially tender. I always appreciate poetry that makes me feel better about loss, that helps me process it. In October I … [Read more...]
Creatively blocked?
Hey there – it has been a long time, I know. Here's some stuff I found interesting. In addition to being a gifted writer David Abrams is generous. His blog site The Quivering Pen is worth investigating. Self-described as a book evangelist, he is always featuring recent books and articles on writing. He is the author of Fobbit and the upcoming book, Brave Deeds. I follow David Abrams on social media. That’s where I saw his mention of this article from Esquire, "Why … [Read more...]
Overlook (a poem)
Who wants to hear a political opinion? Not me. Overloaded, I won't add to the mix. Which leaves me wondering what to post. I had something in mind but it'll have to wait until next time. I'm hosting Thanksgiving and running out of time. I present you with my poem "Overlook," which originally appeared in The Stony Thursday Book, a Collection of Contemporary Poetry, (No. 8, Autumn 2009), edited by Ciaran O'Driscoll, and published by The Arts Office of Limerick City … [Read more...]
Here’s how to spend your hour
It’s my favorite weekend of the year. Not because the Cubs are the champions though that is GREAT. It’s because it’s the end of Daylight Savings--that extra hour is the best present of all. I’m here to suggest you, especially Cubs fans who have stayed up late watching the games and then celebrating, put that hour to productive use: Take a nap. Crawl under the covers and think of yourself for once. You deserve it! I know I’ll be celebrating that way. I don’t have too … [Read more...]
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