Poignancy & Progress at the Apple Harvest Festival
Highlights from Sulima’s 2022 book signing trip through Connecticut.
Readings
On the Road
Sulima is “on the road” this week in her native Connecticut, her arms (literally) filled with Bittersweet and Words That Dance. She will return next week with stories to share.
Southington CT Book Tour
This week, I leave for my long-awaited ‘little book tour’ beginning in my hometown of Southington, Connecticut just in time for the start of the town’s “Apple Harvest Festival.” Stay tuned for more!
The Slowdown
If you’re not already familiar with The Slowdown, curated by the current Poet Laureate Ada Limon, today’s poem is a great introduction.
Conversation With Friends: Paul Susi
It’s time for our first CONVERSATION WITH FRIENDS, Sunday, September 18, 4pm (PT). Please consider joining as we visit with Paul Susi, Portland theater artist, writer, and community activist.
September Elegy … on the subject of Special Needs & Special Gifts
This is one of those stories that practically wrote itself. The time was right, the words were there and meant to be shared.
Today’s Pick-Me-Up
Today’s Pick-Me-Up is “CHOCOLATE” … a very fun singalong that was a feature of the annual “Chocolate Communion Service” at my church … a service devoted to “pleasure activism.”
Summertime Poems – Two Readings
“Summertime & the livin’ is easy …” As August draws to a close, listen to two readings by two poets.
This I Believe About Writing
When asked why I write and what I believe about writing, my answers will depend entirely on the day and time the question is asked. These questions have a multitude of answers and these are the ones that I have for today.
Event: Calendar House Senior Center
If you happen to be anywhere near Sulima’s hometown of Southington, Connecticut the last week of September, you might want to check this out!
Bold, Blunt Language
“During a time when lies are invading the land of truth, let us know hope is just an idea if it doesn’t lace its boots.” –Andrea Gibson, they/them
Ann Staley Tribute at the Milwaukie Poetry Series
Poet Sulima Malzin joins the Ann Staley tribute at the Milwaukie Poetry Series: Season 15 Episode 11, filmed July 13, 2022. (VIDEO)