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Progressive Poem 2024

Progressive Poem 2024

The 2024 Progressive Poem begins today!And, Happy National Poetry Month! I am both delighted and nervous to be opening this year’s verse. What direction will it take? Is it wide enough, deep enough to welcome each poet’s musing – and still become something beautiful...

the stuff of life

the stuff of life

Besides March Madness, we’ve toasted two weddings, a 65th birthday, and showered a bride-to-be (my future daughter-in-law ). And the wildflowers have arrived, ushering spring into the desert. Not sure how much more joy we can pack into a month. But I’m a firm believer...

Madness!

Madness!

I write this on Selection Sunday - a Holy Day of Anticipation for members of my extended family. My youngest niece is helping my 91 year old father fill out his bracket. My soon-to-be nephew-in-law is pouring over the best science available that will ensure he does...

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Published poet & kidlit writer

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