To All the Sweethearts:

Happy Valentine's Day darlings. I write this from a Seattle hotel room with my sleeping boys piled like heaps under the white sheets. Even the dog is snoring. We are all weary from our travels up here- not far, but still, moving all of us any distance takes effort.

I am not sleeping. A week of literary enrapture, the silent company of white robed monks, and workouts that brought me to spiritually evoked tears has left my head buzzing and alive. That late night chai tea with my Indian take away probably didn't help either. 
It has been too long, hasn't it?

Plus, I have news to share: in the Winter 2016 edition of VoiceCathers magazine, two of my poems have been published and are now available! It was a lot of fun working with the delightful editors. They were so helpful and hands on. The feedback was tremendous and I plan on submitting again in a year. 

Take a look at all the poems and writings if you can. VoiceCatchers gives a great sampling of the talented women in the Portland area. My poems are titled "Stardust" and "Last Visit."

Today I was quoted in The Columbian newspaper for their Valentine's Day special. I must commend the talented Scott Hewitt for tackling a subject of such breadth. He knit together a charming artcle that represents local opinion and experitise while spanning the subject of love in a delightfully neat package. I tip my hat to you sir! And thank you for using my contribution.

There has been a shift in me, purhaps subtle, yet noticible to others in my countenance.
I hope it overflows to you here. I hope you enjoy the poetry and article and celebrate with me, but mostly today and everyday,
​I hope you feel loved. Loved in a way that makes you feel safe, in a way that allows your messes and encourages you to not be afraid. Loved in a way that makes you want to change.
​Good night sweethearts.

Stardust Poem

Last Visit

Valentine's Day Article