The Human Engine at Dawn is Michigan native Jim Daniels' newest chapbook of poems, published by Wolfson Press. That's his grandfather on the cover, on the left, working on an engine at the Packard Motor Car Company in Detroit. Jim's other books include Gun/Shy (poetry), The Perp Walk (fiction), and the anthology RESPECT: The Poetry of Detroit Music (coedited with M. … [Read more...]
The best words ever
Banished words At the end of the day, we can circle back for a deep dive into the new normal. Oops, those words are from last year’s banished list! No worries because the supply chain of banished words grows meatier each year. Here are the words for 2023 You can view the entire list and the explanations at Lake Superior’s website That being said, here is a list of excellent words I'd … [Read more...]
Winter, Go Ahead:
A Poem by Joy Gaines-Friedler: Winter: Go Ahead Winter begins it all — not spring that rips through frost,but winter, where last night’s snow leaves a lawn of … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: David James
What: In high school, I played basketball and had a cheerleader girlfriend. During practice one day, I was injured—calcium deposit, water-on-the-knee and a torn ligament, and the doctors put me in a cast for six months. Once I was no longer a basketball star, the girlfriend dropped me. That’s what started me on my writing path. I wrote god-awful love poems to this girl for months because I … [Read more...]
My Late Dog’s Credit Rating
My Lab lived a long life. She was good natured and well behaved, a sweetheart and friend to all, even cats and young children who were terrified because she was a "big dog." After getting to know this 68 pound chocolate bunny of a dog, those kids were enthusiastic in their love for her. She also worked with me in Pet-a-Pet therapy where I took her to visit hospitals and nursing homes. The last two … [Read more...]
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