Muriel Rukeyser on Why People Hate Poetry
As a teacher of poetry, I often hear dislike of poetry expressed. When I hear it, I’m dismayed, and struggle to understand why. At least until I discovere...
Category: musings
we used to call them “Web Logs” or “blogs” – but too many blogs have made people averse to reading them. I hope you enjoy these thoughts and updates.
Four Points of Good Workshopping
Over decades of running and participating in writing workshops, I’ve found that the best workshops happen when they include simple but effective guideline...
Podcast: Arranging “Won’t Get Fooled Again” for Americana/Roots
In today’s video podcast, I show you where I’m at so far in the process of arranging the Who’s rock classic “Won’t Get Fooled Agai...
Listen to Some of My Poems on Soundcloud
Hearing a poem is often stronger and more enjoyable than reading one. I’ve placed audio files of me reading eight of my poems on Soundcloud. Enjoy these. ...
Poetry as Music: The Fundamental that Poets overlook
Music is so important to poetry, that not developing it is equivalent to being tone deaf and trying to create a song. Remember, Sonnet means “Little Song&...
Prison Education Can Bar The Door – Back In
In 2002, I was a frequent guest writer and columnist for a Louisville, KY magazine called The Snitch. With the rise of concern about prison education reform, I&...
Read My Old Honda Fit Column on Autochannel.com
I still own a 2007 Honda Fit Sport, a fun, lovely little car that’s versatile, has good milage for a gas-burner, and a rabid fanbase. Believe it or not, i...