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About Me

Trying to keep the ogres of work and routine at bay. The full-time working mom grind can deplete the best of us. Books, music, art, play-dough, and finger paints are critical.

Twilight Widget

Not sure what this does, but I am curious. Try it! Please, no taunting about my Twilight addiction. Thank you.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Gandhi, Bono, Sylvia Plath, Carla Bozulich, Jimmy Carter, Dalai Lama--weird list, eh?

My Blog

Check out our new blog: Shenandoah Breakdown

 Check out our new blog Shenandoah Breakdown for observations of local people, culture, cuisine, and varieties of monster truck. We break down the pros and cons, the ups and downs, the funny, the sad,...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:06:00 GMT

Poetry Reading and Open Mic in Winchester on Friday, April 3

Come on out on Friday, April 3 to a poetry reading and open mic at The Book of Knowledge in the Winchester downtown walking mall. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Six local poets will be featur...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:33:00 GMT

A Lemon Yellow Reading

Our recent Hagerstown reading had a fan. Like, wow, someone was really listening! Check out this write-up by reporter Lauren LaRocca. You'll have to scroll down a bit to find the story."...the reading...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:14:00 GMT

Poem about Twilight Phenomenon

At Twilight--for Stephenie MeyerYou grip the handle of a frying pan, spray onthe non-stick coating, slap in a fish, squeeze a little lemon, add a dash of salt, quick, efficient, and no-nonsense as a m...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:06:00 GMT

Read My New Poem at Exhalezine.com

Exhale is a "literary magazine for intelligent people who have lost a baby,or have trouble making babies in the first place." Check out my new poem "Casino" just published in Exhale. This is a unique ...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:11:00 GMT

MUSE in Twilight

Yes, I am hooked on the Twilight series. It is my ONE guilty pleasure. Here is a song from the band that got Stephenie Meyers going. Jose and I have had a band name in our head for years...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:41:00 GMT

2 Readings by the Old Man and Me

2 Readings in January with Jose Padua The old man and I will be reading together on two Sundays in January. Jose has been very productive since we moved to the boonies where people look at us (and e...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:14:00 GMT

Change to reading schedule

There's been a change to my reading schedule. I'm not able to read at the Unitarian Church in Arlington on May 2 but Jose and I will be reading at Art-O-Matic on May 9 with Sarah Browning--woohoo...
Posted by on Thu, 01 May 2008 07:51:00 GMT

Upcoming Readings and Events

Come on out to these upcoming readings of mine! Book Signing:Friday and Saturday, April 25 (2-8 PM) & April 26 (11-6 PM)With Jose Padua and Pat Padua--Selling and signing books and photosWinc...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:16:00 GMT

Two Readings and a Signing Coming Up!

I've got two readings and a book signing coming up in March. Come on out now, ya hear!1. Monday, March 3 at 8 PMReading for So to Speak and Phoebe MagazinesBusboys and Poets in Shirlington, VA4251 Sou...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:15:00 GMT