poetry 4 : spring vow
Spring Vow We will love like dogwood. Kiss like cranes. Die like moths. I promise. – Larissa Shmailo Many thanks to Beth Patterson for pointing me to this poem. In continuing celebration of National Poetry Month. [photo from here]
simple action saturday : say ‘i love you’
A simple, profound action for today: Say "I love you" to someone. Out loud. In person if you can, by phone if you can't. Just three simple words: I. Love. You. Or a tiny bouquet. Or both.
poetry 3 : a too-constant invocation
Invocation This is for Elsa, also known as Liz, an ample-bosomed gospel singer: five discrete malignancies in one full breast. This is for auburn Jacqueline, who is celebrating fifty years alive, one since she finished chemotherapy. with fireworks on the fifteenth of July. This is for June, whose words are …
some announcing to do.
Life is a Verb 5-CD set!: Many thanks to all who have bought a pre-production set of the Life is a Verb audiobook–we anticipate shipping the CD sets in May! Because I can't figure out how to change it, the pre-production sale price is good until Monday, April 5th! If …
poetry 2 : the cross-cultural yes.
Yes According to Culture Shock:A Guide to Customs and Etiquette of Filipinos, when my husband says yes,he could also mean one of the following:a.) I don't know.b.) If you say so.c.) If it will please you.d.) I hope I have said yes unenthusiastically enoughfor you to realize I mean no.You …
four-word friday : ostensibly about college selection (mostly about life)
I've decided that Fridays will be "four-words" day. Oh, why not. How to write a book. How to pack for a trip. You know, that kind of thing. HOW TO CHANGE THE TOILET PAPER ROLL will no doubt be forthcoming soon if current conditions persist in my home. Each of …
thinking thursday.
This gorgeous painting, "Poet," is by my friend and business partner, David Robinson. David's solo show, "Recognitions," opens tonight – April 1st – at the Rock/DeMent Visual Arts Space in Seattle, with a reception from 6-9pm. I hope you'll go if you're in the Seattle area. mind :: my brain …
poetry 1: that the science of cartography is limited
Every April, I celebrate national poetry month with a poem each day here at 37days. I hope you will enjoy this frolic through metaphor even half as much as I do. I know, I know. At least half of you are moaning. "I hate poetry," you're saying to yourself. "I …
poetry wednesday : what would happen if I treated everyone like I was in love with them, whether I like them or not
I Wonder I wonder what would happen if I treated everyone like I was in love with them, whether I like them or not and whether they respond or not and no matter what they say or do to me and even if I see things in them which are …
found-art tuesday : treasures from her pocket
Tess likes rocks. She is enamored of them. We find them in all her pockets. A recent walk to the park yielded these. She carefully laid them all out for viewing. The one she is proudest of? "LOOK AT MY CRYSTAL!" she shouted, running toward me. She held a tiny …
