It’s not I - believe me!
I overheard one of the moonshiners on the Discovery channel TV show say, ”Billy trusted Joe and I to keep the mash warm.” What kind of highfalutin' language is that for a … Continue reading >>
The Red Scarf:
A dear poet friend laughed as she told me the story of feeling a little chilly went she went to the gym. She wore her red scarf while working out, just until she warmed up. Someone … Continue reading >>
Squeaky clean:
As a child, unlike my younger brother who always seemed to be in some kind of trouble, I was the “good son.” From his school teachers, my mother would occasionally receive a list of … Continue reading >>
As if...
When I was an aspiring writer, I didn’t always prioritize my work.
One conversation changed that.
Years ago, I told my therapist I often felt guilty when I was writing.
He drew … Continue reading >>
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 … Continue reading >>
Poems with "roots in the stories people tell"
I met poet Karla Huston in the mid 2000s at a Walloon Lake Writers Retreat. She's a gifted poet whom I respect and admire. She's penned several … Continue reading >>