The Embrace by Mark Doty is the poem that turned me into a poetry fan. I had the opportunity to tell him that myself way back in 2002 when he was in Seattle for a speaking engagement at Cornish College of the Arts and I was doing a review of the event for Seattle...
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I remember when I used to have time to read poetry every day. It was a beautiful thing. In honor of National Poetry Month I’d like to share a few of my favorite poems with you throughout the day, including a poem that I wrote years ago and only shared with some...
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Unprompted by the photographer (Drew), Nathaniel began to imitate the Botox advertisement behind him. Repeatedly. I love this guy! Friday, March 16, 2012 Nathaniel had a pretty good day today. This morning was very busy! We spent time painting, reading, and playing...
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Mixed Media Collages by Franz Falckenhaus I’ve learned about some awesome mixed media collage artists from Trendland. Last week Cyril Foiret introduced me to the work of Polish graphic designer Franz Falckenhaus. So cool. You can purchase prints at Saatchi...
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I’m really lucky to live in a neighborhood that is full of cool boutiques, delicious food, and quirky celebrations. Burnt Sugar is one of my favorite go-to shops for fun cards and gifts. You can find all sorts of colorful things in this shop, from bottle openers to...
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