Reflecting on the poetry collection, “Black Aperture,” by Matt Rasmussen

This week, Rhea and I had an opportunity to attend the Possibilities: Heginbotham Literary Lecture Series* at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. I was grateful to visit my alma mater, chat with professors who have become friends, including Dr. Heginbotham, and see students, faculty, and others come together to hear poetry and perspective. This week, … More Reflecting on the poetry collection, “Black Aperture,” by Matt Rasmussen

Reflecting on “A Book of Luminous Things” by Czeslaw Milosz

Buying an anthology of poetry felt like stepping back in time when poetry was the thing to do. It felt smart. Cultured. I’m doing so. I rediscovered the art of the verbal snapshot. I’ve written poetry throughout the years, but haven’t immersed myself in learning from poetry already written. And so, in a family trip … More Reflecting on “A Book of Luminous Things” by Czeslaw Milosz