Sunflowers
By Christine Rhein
I grow them every summer, keep the pictures
on my phone -- petals of brilliant yellow,
skies, royal blue -- nothing … Continue reading >>
What is acceptable reading material for your child?
It's a legit question, especially since banning books by some schools has in turn created a demand for these books.
Suppose your middle … Continue reading >>
We hit the road!
I took Gordy and the Ghost Crab and my newest creation, my felt ghost crab hat, to Weston Elementary School in Imlay City, MI where we meet with three groups of students: 1. the … Continue reading >>
Self examination isn’t easy.
Writing about it is even harder.
Nancy Owen Nelson was an army brat whose military father struggled with depression and alcoholism. She says about her family … Continue reading >>
Found poetry:
The recent passing of Donald Rumsfeld, the former Secretary of Defense, reminded me I’d found a book of his poetry that at a garage sale years ago. Well, it's not actually Rumsfeld's … Continue reading >>
New Poetry Chapbook
I've known poet Zilka Joseph for many years from the Metro Detroit literary community, having taken workshops and attended readings with her. She is a kind and generous soul, … Continue reading >>
