At the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, getting some “face time.” Get it? Nice outdoor sculpture exhibit called “Of the Earth” going on, with works by Polish American artist Olga Ziemska, using reclaimed materials from the Arboretum. I have to say the Arboretum is one of my two happy places, the other being Radnor LakeContinueContinue reading “Of the Earth”
Category Archives: nature
Wildflower Magic
Spring is wildflower season in Tennessee, so took some rambles last month to Short Springs Natural Area (Tullahoma), Cedars of Lebanon State Park, and Beaman Park (Ashland City). Couple guided walks, several solo rambles. I’m always amazed at these naturalists, who can identify every plant and flower, tell you if it’s edible, what it smellsContinueContinue reading “Wildflower Magic”
Thunder – New Poem
Pleased to share another new poem of mine, “Thunder,” which appears in the latest issue of Feminine Collective, a fine online publication featuring poems and stories by writers dealing in “humanity, raw and unfiltered.” Authenticity. Founded a decade ago, by writer/model Julie Anderson, FC’s mission is to empower, educate and entertain and I’m thankful toContinueContinue reading “Thunder – New Poem”
No Regrets
Pleased to unveil “No Regrets,” another new work for January 2023, appearing in the latest issue (#5) of Rabble Review. Rabble is a digital, mobile-based online progressive periodical, with a distinctly working class focus. This particular issue theme “explores shared spaces and connections we need, too often lack, and can yet restore” – our humanity. ContinueContinue reading “No Regrets”
The Creek that Was a River / Huevos
New work for the new year. Happy to be part of the January, 2023 edition of “Whimsical Poet: A Journey of Contemporary Poetry,” a fine collection edited by Sarah Altman, available at Amazon for purchase. “The Creek that Used to Be a River” and “Huevos” are my contributions (reprinted here). Check out the links andContinueContinue reading “The Creek that Was a River / Huevos”
Doug Hoekstra 