Much of my writing is framed by journeys, whether a walk at the edge of the Pacific surf (Vanishing Acts) or travel to the Pigini Accordion Factory in Italy.

Vanishing Acts, a poem, is included in the Fall 2014 issue of Windfall, A Journal of Poetry and Place. Windfall does not archive ... Read more...

My poem, How Tiny the Grass Seeds, is included in the Summer 2014 — Sticks & Stones — issue of Elohi Gadugi Journal.

Reminder: my “Field Notes” Writing Workshop at the Deschutes Land Trust’s Indian Ford Meadow Preserve is tomorrow, Saturday August 23rd, 9:00-11:00. There is no cost (same as all the Land Trust’s guided hikes and outings) but you need to sign-up through the Deschutes Land Trust website—Read more...

When: Aug 23, 2014 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Indian Ford Meadow Preserve, Oregon
What to Bring: Paper/notebook, pens/pencils, and, if you wish, a lightweight chair ... Read more...

Wednesday August 6 at 9:00 am: Tune in to KPOV (kpov.org) in Bend, Oregon for The Point. I’ll be reading a couple poems from Unbound: Alaska Poems and visiting with show host, Valarie Gervais.

Sunday August 10 at 2:00 pm: Deschutes Library, Second Sunday Know Local Authors. Thirteen local authors were selected for this event. I’ll ... Read more...