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August Poetry Postcard Fest

August has been all about the mailbox again this year. About writing a poem concise enough to fit, written, on a small square – and sent around the country and…Read More »

Poetry in Stone: The Memory Vault at Fort Worden

  Since moving to Port Townsend, WA, in late April, I have discovered transforming inspiration everywhere: in nature, galleries, historical landmarks and through people we have met. One of the…Read More »

A Poet Loves Bookstores!

As a poetry writer and reader, I have had the most wonderful experiences recently with bookstores!  I had been suffering from the usual January afflictions of a bad cold and…Read More »

50 Things to Do with a Poem

I started this list a few years ago and it has now grown to 50! It was one of the hand-outs at my recent Publish Your Poetry workshop. Since writers…Read More »