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Decompression
Overlooking Silver Lake, I slowly let go of the day, and the past week. So much weight and so many worries. The stress is taking over the color of my hair (more character some say). I wonder silently and within, is it all worth the results at the end of day? What is the end…
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Old Oak Tree
Photo of a majestic and haunting oak tree.
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Review – Eve’s Daughters
The following is a review from the opening reception of Eve’s Daughters on April 6th 2012 at Tarnish & Gold. Deep into Northeast Minneapolis, we found ourselves in the art district looking upon the space and gallery called “Tarnish & Gold“. The opening reception for “Eve’s Daughters” brought us here on a beautiful spring evening.…
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Random Thought from Lutsen
Lake Superior while a large body of freshwater, is dependent on other sources to keep a sustainable level. If the rivers that drain here do not have enough snow melt at higher elevations, and if the usage from resorts, cabins, homes, is consistent or increases, over time the level is going to drop noticeably. Soon,…
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Transition – Chaos
I have spent many hours the past few weeks, in quiet contemplation. Setting aside books, news, papers, pen; I allowed the environment, consisting of the wind, rain, snow, temperature, sun, moon, bird calls, raven squawk – any event to rummage around inside and surface an emotion or memory. Years have passed and some memories are…
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Story About John Haines
“A Walk in the Woods with John Haines” has been published in print by Edge Magazine and is available here for your reading pleasure. This story is about a walk in the woods I took a few years ago in northern Minnesota. As John Haines is a great influence on my own writing, both poetry…
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Peace for Now
The mind is heavy with thoughts as the snow fall ends and we are left with the aftermath, the heavy blanket across the land, the frozen flowers and trees, and the rabbit’s track at the front door. So simple, so beautiful.