Category Archives: Poetry

A Bestselling poet finds sweetness everywhere

  Cross-post from Medium Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur is that rarest of books, a poetry bestseller. I first heard about Kaur’s poetry on a BookRiot podcast. Hosts Rebecca Joines Schinsky and Jeff O’Neal were trying to figure out … Continue reading

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Cure for the Common Cold: Unplug from the News

Cross-post from Medium I have a hacking cough, runny nose, slight fever, and a feeling of mental slow motion, as if I am thinking under water. Keep your distance — I am probably contagious. It’s a big disappointment, because I had to … Continue reading

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Jake and Phoebe at Ocean Park

Hand in hand across the dune, two friends set out for the beach. Sun warms their calves, turns her hair to gold. As usual, my grandson has a plan. His shoulders square, arms swing wide, bold steps aim at the … Continue reading

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