October 31, 2015

Dia De Los Muertos


Every year these stunning displays to celebrate Day of the Dead at my library created by local artists. This art resonates for so many reasons, exhilarates and comforts. 









October 25, 2015

Sunday Quote

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.

-Thornton Wilder


October 22, 2015

Such Color!


The Japanese Maple at the side of the house never ceases to astonish me each October.


October 21, 2015

New poems

In the second issue of the journal that draws its name from the beautiful Hudson River, I am so pleased to have two new poems out in River, River. 




October 7, 2015

Early Autumn walk

This tree is the first being to greet you as you enter the grounds. I am fond of trees bearing their names.

The way its old limbs sprawl reminds me of the great southern oak we saw in South Carolina.






October 4, 2015

Sunday Quote

Everything is hard before it is easy. 
- Goethe