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As I’ve been sorting through my poems with an eye at submission and a possible collection/chapbook, I’ve noticed the frequency with which...

I draw heavily from nature both when writing and creating visual art. Often the images that come to me when I create, while based on...

Writing every day requires coming up with ideas. Every day. Some days, the thoughts flow freely. Other days, it's like pulling teeth....

I love being introduced to new-to-me poets. As such, it was a treat when last Sunday, as part of Hugo House’s excellent Write-o-Rama, I...

February is here. A short month with a lot on its shoulders. We have Valentine's Day, which, no matter your feelings on the holiday, can...

I’ve had a recurring nightmare since I was in kindergarten. The dream is inextricably linked to a trip my Brownie troop took. I don’t...

I know it's only been a short while, but not knowing how long we'll all be cooped up at home is hard. And when you're used to interacting...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you couldn't tell from my name, I'm a wee bit Irish! This St. Paddy's Day, why not try something (other than...

Today I had the privilege of spending time in one of my favorite places with my favorite people: a community creativity workshop.  This...

Facebook and poetry may not seem like they go together - at least not from the perspective of using Facebook to generate poetry. But I'm...

Some people swear by the messages in the stars, some find them amusing and harmless, and others find them offensive. No matter your take...

Yesterday, at Sonic Boom, the first session in my Sound and Sense workshop series, our warm-up exercise was to collectively write a...

There are many parallels between writing and exercise. With both, it can be challenging to get started. We’ll swear tomorrow’s the day we...

Check out the original post on my Cupertino Poet Laureate website! It’s April, and that means it is National Poetry Month! Even though I...