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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish Poetry Form!
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...
Mar 17, 20204 min read


Coronavirus, upcoming events, and updates
COVID-19 The effect of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is something new for every one of us. As you know, things have been changing by...
Mar 16, 20202 min read


From the Bookshelves: A Visit to Heaven... with a Quick Side Trip to Hell
Fiction Review: Fall from Grace by J. Edward Ritchie Note: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. My review...
Mar 11, 20207 min read


The Creative Life: Morning Routines
Other people's routines and the processes behind their creative (and non-creative) work fascinates me. It always has. Including how...
Mar 2, 20203 min read


Thank you, Cupertino!
My term as Cupertino Poet Laureate ends at the close of February, and it's with both great joy and sadness that I leave the position of...
Feb 28, 20202 min read


Local (Bay Area) Poetry Contest!
Winter at Filoli Haiku Contest Haiku poets and those new to the haiku form are invited to submit up to three original poems that reflect...
Feb 5, 20201 min read


The Creative Life: What are YOU looking for?
Greetings and Happy New Year! I'm so glad you're here and a part of my growing creativity family! I'm in the midst of planning out my...
Jan 14, 20201 min read


Community Creativity: The Poetry of Winter Nights and Holidays
Last night, I hosted my final Community Poetry Night as Cupertino Poet Laureate. I feel honored to have celebrated creativity with an...
Dec 13, 20192 min read


Lions and Tigers and Titles... Oh My! - Resources and Tips for Choosing a Title for Your Writing
It's NaNoWriMo and many of us are writing away at new stories and writing projects. If you're anything like me, you start writing because...
Nov 19, 20193 min read
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