Soup, Strike, & Sing
To my principle of balance being best achieved when sharing both philosophical reflections and comic relief, here are two for your consideration.
Readings
All In The Soup Together … An Invitation
I’ve heard it said that people all over the world are made the same … only the soups are different. I like to believe this is true.
Auction: Live Performance by Paul Susi, “The Fever”
Get tickets now for “The Fever” live theater performance by Paul Susi, November 19th 7-9pm on WHUUF’s Sanctuary stage.
November … Heading into the Season of Cold & Long
A busy month full of events and poetry and conversation. Which of these will you join?
Poignancy & Progress at the Apple Harvest Festival
Highlights from Sulima’s 2022 book signing trip through Connecticut.
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.