Autumn Soon
Early August and high in the tree tops, by the mountain ridge, maples and oaks are starting to show the first intimation of fall colors.
Writing
Poet As Nurse: Nurse as Poet
I have been a nurse and healer for more than four decades as an LPN, RN, FNP, and as a homeopathic physician. (I have also had a lot of other jobs in International Development, as a Peace Corps volunteer, consultant for not-for-profits, co-Founder of Grace Cares, Navy veteran, college professor, and even a stint as …
Walk on through to the other side – Paris 3 July
I was sitting in a café near the Deux Maggot and having a coffee. There was an older man, who could have been in his early seventies or more, it was difficult to tell with the thick web of beard and scraggly grey hair, and had on sunglasses. He sat in the corner, wearing a …
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Suicide and Remembering Life is Extraordinary
Note: I had received a letter from a friend about her brother who committed suicide. People who know me, know that I am generally an up-beat person, nothing really gets me down, and delight in life. But, as with many younger people, there is confusion, pain, sometimes drugs, and the only way out appears to …
Liberal Fascination with Political Correctness and the Nigger word: Road Kill on the way to Real progress.
Recently, a (white) comedian referred to himself as a house nigger. The storm of liberal political correctness was deafening; not the roar against the racist prison system; not a roar against the impoverished cities like Camden; not the rage against the bias against immigrants, none of this raised a storm, quite like Bill Maher in …
Tech Support: How can I help you
Tech Support: Can I help you? I’m afraid. I’m sorry sir, I can’t understand you I’m afraid… ah… Don’t be afraid, sir. Why would you be afraid? The computer I mean, it isn’t doing what I need it to do, its stuck, frozen. Did you turn it off? No, I’m afraid to turn it off, …
Light a Candle: Embrace the Paradox of Love
This is the poem I read after the service at the #UUNOLA Unitarian church, and the Minister said, “Never come back here! You are out of order!” Another man tried to shove me out the door (he later apologized). Maybe the #UUNOLA is not so much into peace love and forgiveness? Regardless, this is a …
Welcome We Are a Nation of Immigrants
Welcome. We are a nation of immigrants. In this age across the board – interpersonal, dialog on religion, race and immigration … the vital element is RESPECT and TOLERANCE.
Celebrate Life at Everyone’s Books 22 Sept 6 PM and a poem
Friday 22 September 2017 at 6 PM at Everyone’s Books in Brattleboro – Vermont poet and storyteller will read selections from his new book “CELEBRATE LIFE: VIVA LA VIDA” published by Vermont Art Poetry Press. Copies of the book are currently at the bookstore. Namaya said, “This is a collection of stories and poems, some will make …
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As a White Guy How does Racism F– – With My Life?
I’m a White middle class middle-aged man with more than a few dollars in the bank. I see the police and can wave at them and drive safely on by. If I reach into my coat pocket for my wallet and identification I will probably not get shot with forty bullets. I can shout out …
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