Random Autobio
One of the first poems I have my students write is a Random Autobiography–which can be of a life, a love affair–anything, really. This term I wrote a short Random
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Smell of Sawdust
The best work is still like a sanded board,
rounded over and smooth to the touch. … Continue readingSmell of Sawdust
Now Blue October
Now blue October, smoky in the sun… … Continue readingNow Blue October
If Nothing Ever Changed, There’d Be No Butterflies
I was privileged to teach digital storytellng at the Oregon Writing Project Summer Institute… … Continue readingIf Nothing Ever Changed, There’d Be No Butterflies
Flying Angels
Peter Jensen, Michael Levick and I were kayaking where the Row River enters Dorena Lake, and saw these young people jumping off a 45 foot high cliff. I caught them
A Road to Call Your Own
Tell me a story, a new story, an old story, any story, a story in which I am young again and as brave as I am beautiful. … Continue readingA Road to Call Your Own
Chasing Butterflies
Can you chase butterflies, climb a mountain & take pictures ALL AT THE SAME TIME??? … Continue readingChasing Butterflies
Wind on the Waves
My friend, you wanted to be wind on the waves … Continue readingWind on the Waves
Back to Life
Somewhere the ocean rages
with waves like cliffs
and shrieks of wind… … Continue readingBack to Life
Wildflower Show
Every term I do a Come i-Walk With Me event. I gather up anyone at Lane CC who wants to shoot media and make a digital story. For example, last