Ten years ago I became aware of a Nigerian woman who was sentenced to death by stoning, her name is Amina Lawal. I was appalled, horrified and felt helpless. Then I became aware… Read More
Nine months ago I had the pleasure of being introduced to a new art project, Project Create. At that time they were in the planning stages and had not yet taken root in… Read More
One of the perks of being the Founder/Editor/Word Slinger at take-it-to-the-street-poetry is I have the opportunity to get first reads on some good poetry. Last fall a poet asked me if I would… Read More
Years ago in the city of Spokane, three young men learned how to crochet. They would crochet cool hats that were soon the envy of their peers. College beckoned for all 3 men,… Read More
Soldier goes to war. Soldier wears uniforms day in, day out. Uniforms hold soldier’s blood, sweat, fears & tears. Soldier comes home from war. Uniforms are relegated to their duffle bag to then… Read More
On occasion I read about something that borders on being so creatively brilliant, I’m upset I did not think of it. Artist, Filip Noteradaeme has taken the art museum and brought it to… Read More
A few month’s ago, I blogged about the poverty challenge I had signed up for with “Live Below The Line” (feed myself on $1.50 day for 5 days). I only posted a few… Read More
Many of you may know of the Poetry/Art gig that I run, “take-it-to-the-street-poetry”. I collect, edit & publish poetry zines that are printed off by people around the globe to be given away… Read More
Many of us have hobbies. Some paint, sew, fix cars, gardening, run, build model trains, the list is endless. My hobby is publishing poetry & art zines (a zine is a little… Read More
Lazy Sunday here in Little Bombay (it was a balmy 94 yesterday, humidity raging at 100%). That being said, I do think my brain cells need to recharge in the cool AC today… Read More
