Futons have come a long way in the twenty years since my son had one. His bedroom was small, so a folding bed had been a good fit, but the frame had so many loose parts it was impossible to keep the contraption in one piece, and the mattress felt as if it had been packed with sand. I don't know how he slept in it all those years. It may be one of the reasons his back bothers him as … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Robert Fanning
WHAT? I write poetry. WHY? Because artistic expression is not a hobby. It is a compulsion, a need, a profound desire. Because it permits me a chance to be eloquent, and an opportunity not to be. Because it makes me and those I share my art with feel less alone on the journey. Because it maps my world, illuminates the contours and boundaries of my inner self. Because it gives a … [Read more...]
Heuer, Lost and Found: the Book Trailer
I love when I stumble across a book trailer that actually compels me to make a purchase. Fellow writer and Twitter pal, A. B. Funkhauser, made a terrific trailer for her debut book, Heuer Lost and Found, and she did it all by herself. I'm so impressed. She had so much fun making one that she went ahead and made two more, so I'm triple impressed. Her trailer is under a minute, which I think is … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Jeff Vande Zande
What: Well, as a writer, I work with poetry (rarely anymore), fiction, and screenplays. The screenwriting is the most recent development, and I both enjoy and am frustrated by the collaborative aspects of making short films. As any writer knows, the loneliness and isolation of writing can be difficult. On the other hand, when it comes to writing, you’re the only person you have to … [Read more...]
Are you a Child of the Seventies?
Hamburger Helper hit the market in 1971. Leftovers were stored in Tupperware. Fruit leather or fruit rolls (not Fruit Roll Ups) came out in the seventies and were great when you had the munchies. Dannon Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt was also popular. If you were health conscious, you sprinkled wheat germ on everything from ice cream to casseroles, and meditated daily. Pita bread was hip, and so was … [Read more...]
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