This beauty of a decoration is from my bowling partners. We bowled Saturday night and also had our league Christmas party, and for years now we have exchanged gifts. This year we received this gorgeous present and it fits the theme since our team name is da Bears. I don't think I'll always leave it on the mantel as I am afraid it might scare young children, but I love it, I do. Sunday I woke up to an email from editor Greg Weiss saying my poem about bowling "Mash Note to a … [Read more...]
Solace is poppin’ December 9
So happy to report that Solace in So Many Words will be part of the Pop-Up Bookfair that will be taking place Sunday, December 9, from 2 to 7 pm at The Empty Bottle. Here's the lowdown. (Thanks to Victor David Giron!) BUY some freshly toasted BOOKS at the POP-UP BOOK FAIR on DECEMBER 9TH! In conjunction with Chicago Writers House and The Chicagoan, Curbside Splendor Publishing presents: A POP-UP BOOK FAIR! Chicago's finest independent … [Read more...]
Henri Matisse — Dance (I)
When I traveled to New York to receive the Indie Book Award for Solace in So Many Words, I was able to visit the Museum of Modern Art where this painting resides. I admire its simplicity and joy. … [Read more...]
Updates and news: Mahan, Adamkiewicz, Hilbert, Kirk, Langan, Levine (and me)
Due to construction I have been slacking, but not so with Solace in So Many Words contributors. Kathleen Kirk has four poems, "Daughter of Midas," "Children Again," "Goldfinches," and "Mythology" in Glasschord Magazine (volume 27). I hadn't heard of this online magazine before but the website explains, "Glasschord Magazine was founded by a community of emerging artists as an open forum for creative expression. Each monthly issue explores a single theme from a variety of … [Read more...]
Under construction
Home has been undergoing some changes lately. And by home, I mean my literal home and not the "home" page on this website. I am still happy with my home on the web, it's just been ignored lately as I have been doing some remodeling projects at my home base. When I was planning this construction I imagined myself tethered to my house but productive, you know, writing and working as lines were plumbed, tiles set and counter tops installed. But that's not the case. I have been … [Read more...]
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