A new Doug Hoekstra poem, "In the Direction of the Slide," just out at Edify Fiction. Edify's mission is to “offer positive and uplifting fiction content by new and established authors. For our readers, it is all things good or true or romantic or beautiful or lovely.” There can be a fair amount of post-modernContinue reading "In the Direction of the Slide"
Officespeak
Here's a poem for anyone who has had to sit around meetings, classes, or parties, where folks who are clearly in over their heads, talk just to talk. You know what I'm saying. Officespeak There is no “I” in team, But there is no “we” in creativity… However, if you look closely you’ll find AContinue reading "Officespeak"
Breaking Glass
I’ve always loved Nick Lowe and he was a big musical influence for me early on, when I started writing songs and playing in bands. Over the years, Nick has remained authentic, refining his musical gifts to respond to life’s changes – those within and around us, personal, societal, creative. That’s a true artist andContinue reading "Breaking Glass"
Vinyl
Remaining with the theme of the previous post.... Vinyl Lately I’ve been Listening to old records, Guilty pleasures Lovingly encased in plastic, Stored away in dusty places I never thought I’d visit again… Unwittingly the needle drops, Bringing back moments Painted and cast Anticipated nights Long drives long forgotten Girls and worlds, to be touchedContinue reading "Vinyl"
Moon River
For some reason I woke with "Moon River" in my head this morning. I don't care how much this song gets covered, it's bulletproof and it always makes me feel good when I hear it. So, for the weekend, I give you my "cousin" Audrey Heburn singing it (for real) in Breakfast at Tiffany's - andContinue reading "Moon River"
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