I’ve been, for months, slowly working my way through Muriel Ruckeyser’s The Life of Poetry. It’s been slow going for a… Read more The Life of Poetry & The Resistance
Author: nelizadrew
Plodding along with plots
There’s this notion that if one gets to the middle and the story is awful to keep going and just… Read more Plodding along with plots
“War” & the “Empire”
There’s a Jonatha Brooke song, about 22 years old, written after the first Gulf War. Lately, the lyrics keep floating… Read more “War” & the “Empire”
It’s Just Shameful
Apparently over the weekend, some kids tried to fly United in leggings and the world broke. I mean, I get… Read more It’s Just Shameful
Stirred to Power
Stirred to power by rage, fearful spite Triggered by self-righteous blame Vitriol built upon the foundations of foreclosed homes, shuttered… Read more Stirred to Power
Find Your Voice
Find your representatives and make your voice heard. While there, note what gerrymandering looks like.
Artists With Opinions
It’s been more than a month since we, in the US (or should we start calling that the Divided States?),… Read more Artists With Opinions
Opposing Forces and Dueling Brain Cells
Caroline Winegeart’s newsletter/blog post this week is all about balance between opposing forces, between working on one’s business – growing… Read more Opposing Forces and Dueling Brain Cells
New Year – Sort of
October always feels like the most transitional month to me, way more so than January. I wouldn’t necessarily call myself… Read more New Year – Sort of
Badass You and Magical Thinking
I have started so many blog posts of late that have just seemed too ranty or too complicated – like… Read more Badass You and Magical Thinking