“Whatever causes night in our souls may leave stars.” ~Victor Hugo: Ninety-Three Not being a big follower of pop culture, I was only recently introduced to the term, “Manic Pixie Dream Girl“. My ignorance of the term, however, doesn’t mean I don’t understand this flat, one-dimensional character that people try to project on to the…
news travels fast these days (too fast) we hear of a tragedy within minutes of the happening powerlessness sets in and outrage (and deep sadness) let this news travel fast then: i awakened moments ago in a dark room my babies are safe in their bed the night sky is clear and the birch tree…
I’m at the Frye, waitig in the cold sun for J. He’s stuck in traffic. I don’t mind the wait. It’s lovely to let the sun caress my cheek. (A cheek that has known many tears lately.) The floating musical island is playing behind me. The water of the fountains flows, adding it’s own notes…
Hey Seattle! I’m going to be in this show this coming Monday. This is is not a warm and fuzzy tale of holiday cheer. This is, well, rare, a little dark, hilarious and highly entertaining. This is Christmas: B-Sides & Rarities This is the dark and bluesy side of Yuletide. We’ll be hunkered down in…
When I reflect back on relationships that have ended badly, I realize that a good first thing to notice is whether we walk beside each other comfortably and willingly. Taking time with one another, syncing up a little, leaning in, listening. It might seem like a small thing but it’s a fractal of many others…
Hello Friends. I will be reading a new poem at this event created by Marya Sea Kaminski and sponsored by the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs. I once dated a man whose son had Asperger’s. My experience with this boy informs the piece I wrote. I was drawn to participating because I believe…