We're winding down to Christmas... are you ready? [Read More]
Because Mary Oliver Is the Coolest Ever
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to see Mary Oliver receive an honorary degree from Marquette University. I think it's taken me weeks to write about it because I still can't wrap my head around it. It was so cool. [Read More]
Why Are You Discouraged?
Since I know a lot of writers, I know a lot of discouraged people. Writing is one of those professions where you get turned down a lot, but it's also one where you need to change your idea of where you want to go from time to time too. [Read More]
Because These Are the Rules, He Said
Over ten years ago I discovered a book that I loved. I saw that the author was coming to a bookstore near me, and I went and he signed my book and was so lovely and encouraging that I shared that I, too, was a writer. This was a big deal. [Read More]
Kolache, Cabbage Rolls, and Corn Husk Dolls
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This weekend we went to the Holiday Folk Fair, which is one of my favorite events around town. And that's saying something, because I have a lot of favorite events around this city. [Read More]
How I Came to Poetry
I get asked a lot about how I came to poetry. I get asked so much that I think I'll answer it here. [Read More]
Blue and Green, Small But Cute
Last week Cyndi said that they were starting to take the garden stuff in now. To which I say NOOOOOOOOOO! [Read More]
Blue Glass Sculpture With Teal Solar Light
There's a chill in the air that will soon make it impossible to do glass sculptures... but it hasn't pushed me into the house yet. [Read More]
Art and Poetry
Many of you have noticed that my poetry tends to pop up quite frequently in my mixed media art. They are very closely linked. A lot of the time when I'm writing poetry I get a visual idea of what that poem means (to me at least). So it's been great to explore that with art. [Read More]
Yes, You Should Get This Book!
I'm very excited about the release of my fifth poetry book, Yes, You. Yes, you are worthy! That's the message that comes through in this one. [Read More]