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.
Readings
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)
Inaugural Reading of Arms Filled With Bittersweet
Inaugural reading of some poems from Arms Filled with Bittersweet, filmed at the West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on May 21, 2022. (VIDEO)
Book Launch of Words That Dance
A reading of some poems from Words That Dance, filmed at the West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on September 11, 2021. (VIDEO)
The Zoom Room
Looking for the link to join the Conversation with Friends? We’ve got you covered! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85289574109?pwd=N3grL3hkRDdsYVo3cUE1R241alFWZz09