I'm excited to have in hand my copy of Portraits of Life: An Ekphrastic Anthology, which features two poems I wrote to the art of Elaine Weiner-Reed. Her painting is … Continue reading Portraits of Life: An Ekphrastic Anthology is published
What’s in My Closet
I'm no fashionista (I'm a comfort-over-fashion kinda gal), but I do love me some good, as I call it, activist wear--messaging on tees, scarves, pins, etc., that I can wear … Continue reading What’s in My Closet
My Experience at a Meeting on Gender Mention in Curriculum
On Wednesday afternoon, I attended our school district’s Curriculum & Instruction Committee meeting regarding gender in the curriculum. I want to share my experience from the meeting. At a recent … Continue reading My Experience at a Meeting on Gender Mention in Curriculum
Stop Injustice Painting: Recordings of My Two Ekphrastic Pieces
Back in November, I participated in a very cool ekphrastic event, writing to the art in a beautiful show at the Baltimore County Arts Guild, PORTRAITS OF LIFE: Once Upon … Continue reading Stop Injustice Painting: Recordings of My Two Ekphrastic Pieces
“Capitol Offense”
For the one-year anniversary of the Insurrection, I just recorded the spoken word piece I wrote last year in the aftermath. Ignore the dark circles around my eyes--I've been dealing … Continue reading “Capitol Offense”
Giving Tuesday Suggestions & Christmas Ideas!
I want to share some organizations you could donate to today (or any day!), and why they mean something to me. Plus, some suggestions for how to double up and … Continue reading Giving Tuesday Suggestions & Christmas Ideas!
Ekphrastic, Fantastic!
I have to share about an exciting event I did on Sunday: an ekphrastic event paired with the exhibit Portraits of Life, at the Baltimore County Arts Guild Clubhouse. The … Continue reading Ekphrastic, Fantastic!
My Poetry Journey this Year
EC Poetry & Prose and Friends of EC Poetry & Prose (photo uncredited), Write Women Book Fest 2021 Following a successful reading with EC Poetry & Prose at the Write … Continue reading My Poetry Journey this Year
Poetry Reading at Frederick Arts Center
On Wednesday night, I read two of my poems at the Frederick Arts Center. Our chapter of Maryland Writers' Association typically hosts an annual poetry reading and open mic at … Continue reading Poetry Reading at Frederick Arts Center
More Poetry Published!
I can't tell you how exciting, humbling, nerve-wracking, and truly wonderful it has been to get some of the feedback I'm getting to the poetry I'm writing. It's been my … Continue reading More Poetry Published!