Maya Angelou had a birthday recently. This is a creative approach at showcasing one of my favorite quotes by her. “Youthful cynicism is sad to observe, because it indicates not so much knowledge learned from bitter experiences as insufficient trust … Read More
Tonight’s rain pulsing deceptive, a simple erratic rhythm . My window welcomes that absent muse — a soft and insistent baritone-rain saying: “You were wrong , this is no time for sleeping.” Compose, Compose, Compose.
I’m goin’ to the MarbleHouse Project to Finish Dat Chaptah The Mission Marble House Project nurtures the imaginative spirit. Through artist residencies, workshops and sustainable agriculture, Marble House Project promotes an innovative atmosphere and exchange of ideas. Inspiration, contemplation and … Read More
Yes I read Hadassah Magazine. My Bubby made me a life member. And boy what a life I’ve had! Tanta Roslyn made sure I got my magazine — and boy what a Tanta she was! Feisty, hardworking, opinionated matriarchs. Well … Read More
Remember my master class with Colum McCan? Well he talked about the importance of research to your writing. I was happy for that because there’s nothing I love more than the ins and outs of the labyrinth of information that … Read More
Lisa Fliegel and The Weavers — Irwin Herschlag was my get up and go. If he called and said: “I’m coming to Boston,” I would reply: “What time am I picking you up at the bus?” The last time he visited … Read More
So at my workshop Michael, the ex-fire-fighter, ex-brooklyn DA said: “That title doesn’t work — too long.” Now Michael is an amazing writer and I do look forward to his book being published and watching folks read it on the … Read More
Lisa Fliegel with some help from Colum McCan — A couple of weeks ago I had one of my periodic perseverative moments of self-doubt and loathing where I see myself as the perptual odd-ball-out. This book that I’m writing seems … Read More
Riverside Trauma Center www.riversidetraumacenter.org — Here’s a New Year’s Resolution For You! Explain in an age appropriate manner: Hopefully parents or guardians will be the first to talk with children about an event that may affect your child. Try to … Read More
One of my favorite bands is The Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars. They sing a song: “Living like a refugee is not easy….” One day in 2004 I was driving with Sarah B. over the Charles River. We were taking SA to the Dance … Read More