Summer Writing Conference

by | Jun 28, 2022 | Uncategorized

Check out Joan Rose Staffen’s retreat at this summer’s Catamaran Literary Conference at https://catamaranliteraryreader.com/register-for-courses/writing-retreat. This is a wonderful opportunity for poets on the Central Coast to generate new work or to...

Why Poetry Matters

by | Feb 17, 2019 | Uncategorized

While trying to convince a librarian to reinstate Community Poetry Circles I culled some compelling arguments, I think, about why poetry matters: Why Poetry Matters, Pam Allyn, Contributor, Founder & Executive Director, LitWorld, at...

Going to Mars

by | Feb 7, 2019 | Uncategorized

Have you ever considered all the writing material you can obtain by exploring outer space? Consider this poem by Sally Ashton, published on the Rattle website (Poets Respond section); then choose a planet that intrigues you and write a poem. Here’s...

Journal Writing

by | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized

While preparing to teach a new class through Dominican Hospital’s PEP…on Journal Writing to Decrease Stress and Increase Mindfulness, I’ve been reviewing all the terrific books I have on keeping journals and the importance of doing so. Re-reading...

Pop Up Poetry at Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting

by | Mar 10, 2017 | Uncategorized

Here’s the poem we made today; great fun engaging customers in poetry! Spring Zeus extemporizing: spring has sprung over recently rain polished California. “Oops, I didn’t mean to meddle in your affairs.” How awkward riding with a rooster in a...