It’s been a very busy few months since I’ve written and posted my last blog post. During this time, I have been doing promotional readings for my award-winning poetry collection Live. Love. Leo. at several small independent book stores here in Portland, Oregon. I also participated in Open Mic events, I was interviewed and recorded … Continue reading Write Now
A Lover's Story explores the serendipitous journey of two people destined to be together, no matter how long that may take.
Question? What happened to adhering to the established protocols of behavior and common courtesy that impact the greater good? The Oxford Dictionary defines rule(s) as: one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere. In America (US) it seems like the pandemic really changed us. … Continue reading Otherly Love
I'm really surprised at how quickly time goes by. It seems like 2024 only started a few short weeks ago, but we're about to roll into the fourth month of the new year. The future is now. A phrase coined by football coach George Allen in the 1970s, seems ever more present and real as … Continue reading Fast Forward
The holidays are not for everyone. This year, with the various challenges impacting so many people, not everyone is feeling the joy of the season. It’s a time of year when being mindful of those around us, can create comfort and joy for everyone!
This is something we all strive for. How and what we do to get there can leave people frustrated and angry when these messages are are vividly painted on the walls around us.
The pandemic took so much from us. It took our physical freedoms and forced us to shelter in place. It robbed businesses of revenues and smashed entrepreneurial dreams. Lastly, it took the lives of over a million Americans during this global tragedy. The Greek philosopher Plato originally etched the phrase, "Our need will be our … Continue reading I Did This Thing
Like many people living in modern day cities in North America (U.S.), I live in a city that is struggling to find its groove again. In Portland, Oregon, there's not a day or night that goes by without hearing about the houseless crisis, the weather, and the gun violence that seems to be everywhere in … Continue reading Missed Opportunity
A Loving Story: Is a fairytale bromance not so old as time, whereby two fairly acquainted star-crossed lovers traveled from lands near to far, and from times of then to now, were finally brought together.
It's really hard to believe that a new year is again knocking at our doors. Some people are reluctant to open that door and grant that mystery guest access into our lives. Others who have seen this year filled with tragedy and heartache are willingly welcoming the change and wanting to put a greater distance … Continue reading Are You Mad
Judge Don't Judge...Much 