In honor of National Poetry Month, I thought I would share the poem that started the Tru Story blog. When I first showed this site to my supervisor at the time, she said, "It's nice. But, is the entire site about you?" I didn't know how to respond at the time, but now I see … Continue reading Still in Love
Poetry
Life is a Good Idea
Three years ago exactly, I had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite poets: Ms. Nikki Giovanni. She came to one of our favorite local bookstores, Nicola's, in promotion of her new book, Chasing Utopia: A Hybrid. While I was there, I felt like I was in an intimate conversation, although there were close … Continue reading Life is a Good Idea
Memories and Milestones
Originally printed on Dec. 4, 2011 This may be a bit unorthodox, but I am posting a thank you note I posted on Facebook earlier this year. I was reflecting on these past couple years and found this note that I had forgotten I wrote. I am in a different place, but probably more in need of … Continue reading Memories and Milestones
Thank You Veterans
Veterans' Day, unlike Memorial Day, is for all (this world and the next) those who sacrificed their freedom at any point to secure ours. My Promise to myself, my country, and those that I love is to not forget. Ever. I want to give pause to expose my heart and shower attention towards my veteran … Continue reading Thank You Veterans
ANN ARBOR: Bookbound open mic event focuses on poetry and community
By Leslie McGrawFor Heritage Media, Nov. 26, 2013 ANN ARBOR — Bookbound bookstore held its first Open Mic poetry event on Nov. 14 showcasing the talent of six local poets and Angela Narciso Torres, the winner of the 2013 Willow Books Literature Award for Poetry. This is the first of, what Bookbound owners Peter and … Continue reading ANN ARBOR: Bookbound open mic event focuses on poetry and community
ANN ARBOR: Inaugural open mic event to be held at bookstore
Nov. 14, 2013 ANN ARBOR — Bookbound Bookstore, a new independent community bookstore, will launch its first open mic poetry event from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. The store is located at 1729 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor. Open mics are to be held each second Thursday of each month. This event is and will be … Continue reading ANN ARBOR: Inaugural open mic event to be held at bookstore
Just four little words
Ever since my third grade librarian helped me to form my first publication, I considered myself a writer. At the wild and brazen age of 9, I didn't understand how ridiculous it was to consider yourself a writer at such an early age. I mean, there are retirees that have been writing for years that … Continue reading Just four little words
Back in Love
So. I am reading this book "The Power to Reinvent Yourself" with a group of folks at my church. I think the book has a wealth of knowledge no matter whether you are Christian or not. The first chapter got me because it talks about your 'why?' The author contends that you will only change … Continue reading Back in Love
