I’m not a terribly visual person. I mean, like a bunch of other animals on Earth, I use vision to help sort stuff out. And I wouldn’t like to be blind, that’s for sure. And, I like photography and video. If I wanted to be an ass, I would point out that my photography and [...]
Timing is Everything: What Books Have You Read Too Soon or Too Late?
“For a novel addressed by a man to men and women of full age….” So starts the preface to the first edition of “Jude the Obscure“ (1895).by Thomas Hardy. As I read this sentence a few days ago, I reflected on this curious notion that pops up time and time again – that certain books [...]
Happy New Year!
closed lids the sun becomes a flower I am very excited for the Year of the Snake, 2013. This haiku is many things to me. This spring, so much is going to change when I give birth to my daughter. I’m giddy with anticipation. Waiting, waiting, waiting… enjoying the moment while waiting. On a global [...]
A bit of winter, now.
Winter has always been the time of year when I cocoon. I’m introverted all year round, but during the winter I tend to take it to another level. It’s like I take all the observing and interacting I’ve done the rest of the year and THINK extra hard on it on it, and then bring [...]
“LUMP” is Going Into Collections
My life seems to have two modes: chill and crazy. Right after I finish this blog entry, I’m going to fill out some paperwork to grant non-exclusive reprint rights to two of my monologues for the upcoming third volume of “ Contemporary Monologues for Young Women” (Meriwether Publishing, Ltd.). Maybe I’m sheltered, but I think this [...]
Also in Attendance… :)
Last week, I traveled to NYC to begin my duties as a Planned Parenthood Patient Spokesperson, to be part of a four-person panel that announced the new, expanded Planned Parenthood Breast Health Initiatives. Article from The Frisky. Article from The Grio. Evidently I was in tears. But it was just one of those days. I somehow [...]
Understanding Haiku: A Workshop
This fall I will be teaching a workshop on haiku at The Arts Center of the Capital Region. I’m very excited! It’s different than the other writing offerings, so I hope people will be interested and sign up. Understanding Haiku Saturday November 17, 2012 — 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM Member:$41 | Non-Member:$45 Forget what you [...]
The Stories That Sustain Us
There are many kinds of stories out there. Some are informative, while others entertain. A few demonstrate mastery of or brilliant experimentation with language. But when I love a story, it’s not just because it did one of those tasks; it’s because the story will sustain me. I’ve been thinking about the specifics of that [...]
What Else Can Haiku Do?
I went on a tear last night—a tear of modernist poetry. Imagism, in particular. It actually didn’t start out with haiku, even though it could have. I’m not exactly sure why this foreign poetry style from the 17th century is my favorite, but it is. I was actually reading an article in Triangle magazine, by [...]
The Crooked Canvas
I’ve found a new home for this roll of fabric that’s been stored in my closet for 2+ years now. I was recently asked to join the board of The Crooked Canvas, an up-and-coming creative reuse center. It’s so new, I haven’t even made a website for them yet. So I have to get my [...]