Pushcart Prize

My poem “A Day Without Immigrants” has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize by Pirene’s Fountain Magazine.  I wrote it near the beginning of the Trump Presidency; it still is a call to consider today: A DAY WITHOUT IMMIGRANTS You would not see M’sbeautiful smile, or hear B’scrazy laugh. The steak would beburned because D […]

Launch of “Quitting Time”

My new book of poetry will be launched at an on-line event hosted by Next Chapter Booksellers.  February 18, 7pm CST.  “Quitting Time” is an homage to my father, who lived and loved through the trials and triumphs of the 20th century.  You need to register for the zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bha30g3AR6S-9eKL81PDVg The book can be pre-ordered […]