Change, Reinvention, and Grace

My college is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Recently, the college hosted a gala celebration attended by faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and community members. Unable to attend, the college’s founding president sent a congratulatory video. Two former presidents also attended, one of whom left the college in unpleasant circumstances. Surprised to see her, I was [...]

April is National Poetry Month

Any time is a good time to read or to share a poem, but National Poetry Month, sponsored by the Academy of American Poetry since 1996, is an especially joyous opportunity for sharing the magic of poetry. The wonder of the World Wide Web makes enjoyment of poetry possible in ways early poets never dreamed [...]