“As I welcome that quote and have learned more of Howard Thurman’s life, the walking of this path of awakening and courage is clearer and easier.”

contributed photo I like a good poem in the morning. Something to set the day. I also like to scroll aimlessly through social media from the warmth of my covers at dawn. (What can I say, I’m a mixed

The many ways the creative arts spoke to and through us this year.

“…to be able to be my best self and continue what I’m doing at the same time, then I have to prioritize caring for myself too.”

"What if they are the true dwelling of the holy, these fleeting temples we make together when we say, 'Here, have my seat'..."

"listen to my poems. but do not look for me. look for you. -- you"

"The thread of being an artist runs deep, and I appreciate the re-introduction to my second grade artist self — who’s been there all along."

"The repetition in form here conveys exhaustion and a rhythmic reframe too: Let’s dream something else."

"Each piece requires so many steps, it’s extraordinary and requires an appreciation for what it takes to create things from scratch."

“What matters is how the actual poetry practice works for you—as a kind of meditation, as a way of making sense of the world, as a kind of sounding board to measure what’s going on in your own mind and heart…”