Published in Prolific Pulse·PinnedMember-onlySilver Linings — Reflections of Life and Hope Through PoetryThe book has been released! — It’s no longer a dream, but a reality that this book has been published. Silver Linings came about after some discussions with one of my clients, LaVan Robinson. As his editor, I have files of his poetry and they are all categorized. I noticed that poems under the “hope” category…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in Prolific Pulse·PinnedMember-onlyMay I?I am here for you Silver Linings by LaVan Robinson and Lisa Tomey is coming out soon. This is a book of poetry about life and hope. As in the following poem, our silver linings aren’t all about positive thinking, but sometimes living through the gray. Being alone is the…Hope1 min readHope1 min read
Published in Prolific Pulse·PinnedMember-onlyDo You Use the Musical Muse?Letting Mr. V Lead the Way As I reach into the tip jar for writing tips, one of the first one to come to mind is music. I have Luther Vandross playing in the background. He is my favorite artist in the whole wide world and his music has gotten me through many tough times. I…Music2 min readMusic2 min read
Published in Prolific Pulse·PinnedMember-onlyPain — A Haibunpoetry, Poetry FormsNational Poetry Month1 min readNational Poetry Month1 min read
Published in Prolific Pulse·PinnedMember-onlyLet’s Learn About AnthologiesCoffee Table Talk about Anthologies Just like in the old days when poets came together, perhaps imbibed, or had some coffee, and talked about the problems of the world and how they would use poetry to speak their minds. This is a Coffee Table Talk. Panelists: Arlene Bice Marcella…Poetry3 min readPoetry3 min read
Published in Garden of Neuro·Mar 17Member-onlyThe Talk is Released and MORE to Come — Let’s Revisit this DiscussionVital Expressions and Conversations by Families of Color — This is The Talk and .it is now OUT! The Talk is available on Lulu.com and other online retailers. November 2022 I posted about The Talk. This project is of vital importance and I am so grateful for the brave souls who came forward to tell their stories through essays…Bipoc2 min readBipoc2 min read
Published in Prolific Pulse·Jan 16Member-onlyHomecoming by Rebecca N. HerzBook Launch! — We are happy to announce that we will have a Book Launch for Rebecca N. Herz and her debut poetry chapbook “Homecoming and other poems.” The event will be held on Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m. …Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in Garden of Neuro·Nov 29, 2022Member-onlyOpen Mic — What do you tell your children & others when they leave your home every day? There’s more…OPEN MIC — Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 7 p.m. EST there will be an open mic about “The Talk.” This talk is about the facts of living and surviving as a BIPOC* in today’s world. Here’s a video about this: You can register for this open mic now to get your…Bipoc2 min readBipoc2 min read
Published in Garden of Neuro·Nov 18, 2022Member-onlyThe Talk — The Walk — Every time you leave home words to live byCall for Submissions — Last night, I watched the first episode of the Emmett Till Documentary for the second time. It’s the true story as told by people who knew this young man. Emmett Till was born in 1941. At this time in 2022 he would be celebrating 81 years of life. …The Talk4 min readThe Talk4 min read
