Just got a note from a gentleman who recently purchased my chapbook:

“Do NOT Stop for Hitchhikers is one of my favorite poems–the last two lines excellent–along with Yellowstone in Winter and Meteor Crater, Arizona. The book has a wide range with good placement of the poems that keeps the reader in the book, with a newness, and each poem, though personal, has nothing indulgent, and is universal, something missing in a lot of poetry today.”

A very sincere “thank you” to CALYX Journal for accepting my poem “Gratitude Journal.” They had originally rejected it but made some very specific recommendations and encouraged me to resubmit, which I did, and I just received their acceptance. Thank you for seeing the potential in this piece and taking the time to make recommendations.

Delighted that Kripalu reprinted my essay on their Labyrinth on their website and social media.

Kripalu Center for Yoga asked Jim and me to write about experiences from our recent visit there:

His 

Hers

 

This week marks 49 years since my first date with Jim–a ride on the Staten Island Ferry. Thought I would share “our poem,” Recuerdo by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Enjoy!

Delighted that Poets Reading the News published my poem, The Shutdown is Over–For Now.

Friends, I’m proud to once again be supporting the Center for New Americans by taking on the 30 Poems in November challenge. 15 down 15 more to go. Please support this worthwhile organization by donating here. Thanks!

Just back from a really stimulating week at the Green Mountain Writers Conference. Worked with a great team of workshop leaders and very talented writers. Already looking forward to next year.

Excited to share this great review by Steve Pfarrer in Hampshire Life:

http://www.gazettenet.com/Book-Bag-18113943

 

Can’t wait for Do NOT Stop for Hitchhikers? You can also see my work–along with several other fine writers–in Microbursts.