May 2022: Sending You Tender Love

By | May 5, 2022

Hi friends, It is May 2022. I am full of surprises. So are you. Much of life, similar to climbing projects, is about endurance. You start with “That looks like a terrible route and I don’t think it is possible.” Then you strategize your movements and you get on the wall. You fall. You fall.… Read More »

At 11:11am on May 4th, 2022

By | May 4, 2022

On its way: 1. Mail art from JJ 2. Visa decision 3. Tomorrow’s joy and trouble Right now: 1. Rice is cooking 2. Hair is growing 3. Writing Past: 1. Do not visit 2. No point to visit 3. It will revisit – don’t you worry

Thoughts

By | April 29, 2022

1. Essays are difficult to write. 2. His eyes are blue and clear. I want to kiss him now. 3. I need to be within pointing distance. 4. What’s for lunch? 5. This lady is smiling at me and she seems friendly. 6. Rude drivers! 7. I need some space from her. 8. Aaron Sorkin… Read More »

Fragments

By | April 27, 2022

Hi friends, Greetings from my writing desk – my only desk! I am finding ways to establish a ritualistic rhythm of writing. I’ve experimented with sharing my writings on a weekly basis. I am getting back to that. Tell me, what do you enjoy about my writings? What do you wish I could write more/less… Read More »

Raining on One April Monday

By | April 11, 2022

Hi friends, I have a poem for you today. For me, poetry is a community prayer. It is my medicine. It aids my survival. More than ever, we need connections that make us feel tethered to the large mystery called Being Human. Spring, a season for hope and revival, is inviting us to listen before… Read More »

My Life Strategy

By | April 4, 2022

Focus better. One item at a time. Do not aim for what’s grand, easy or pleasing to other people. Focus on writing.Focus on paying attention to life and the present moment and let go of the rest. Dump perfection. Start small. Do things that are fun for you. Prioritize rest. Trust your instincts. And keep… Read More »

Capacious Poem for Capacious Human

By | March 25, 2022

Hi there, You – the person who is confused, exhausted, lonely and misunderstood, would you promise me that you will close your eyes and take a deep breath? I wrote You a poem called Capaciousness. It goes something like this: I’ve tried to finish a novel. I’ve lost my favorite ring – the one my… Read More »