Pleased to share “Listening,” some new words of mine now live at Feminine Collective, an excellent literary publication featuring writers exploring “humanity, raw and unfiltered.” I hope you enjoy the read and can take some time to explore the many other fine contributors therein, connecting in some way, shape, or form Founded over a decadeContinueContinue reading “Listening – New Poem”
Category Archives: Writing
Towers of Song
Bon Soir and on to my next Montreal missive, revolving around one of its favorite sons, Leonard Cohen. Last time I was there, Leonard was still among the living, and while I suppose I could’ve run into him by chance, it is impossible not to encounter his memory these days, re; all the tributes scatteredContinueContinue reading “Towers of Song”
All the Feels
So, my son Jude graduated from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida a year ago today (5/19/24). He majored in computer programming degree and alas, the job market in that field began to slow, even before the orange scourge. So, he came home, sent out applications, worked at McKay’s, played his guitar, hung out withContinueContinue reading “All the Feels”
Cory Booker in Nashville – Magic Hour
Words and pictures from Cory Booker’s Town Hall at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill in Nashville, on Friday, May 9. It was a packed-out and inspirational event, glad to bear witness. As you may know, back in the day, First Baptist was a center for the civil rights movement; James Lawson began holding workshops thereContinueContinue reading “Cory Booker in Nashville – Magic Hour”
Visibility and Respect – New Essay
Pleased to share a new essay , “Visibility and Respect,” just published at The Raven’s Perch, an excellent award-winning zine worth reading in full, front to back. This latest scribble of mine was inspired by a recent autumn visit to the Mingus Mill in the Smoky Mountains – and other things relevant to the hereContinueContinue reading “Visibility and Respect – New Essay”
Doug Hoekstra 