Marilynne Robinson on What It Means to Be a Human and Citizen
What does it mean to be a public intellectual now in the U.S., with 2019 right around the corner?
The Opening Reception of Erasures
Highlights from the opening reception of Erasures: A Poetry Exhibition.
Getting Lost in Montréal
Highlights from my 5-day visit to Quebec’s Metropolis, including Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Port, and, of course, poutine.
10 Poems in Honor of Earth Day
A list of some of my favorite nature poems.
Salma Hayek Channels the Spirit of Trump-Era Resistance in “Beatriz at Dinner”
Who says it’s a bad idea to talk politics at the dinner table?
Truffle Sprouts and the Poetry of Cabbages
A recipe for Truffle Sprouts and a study of Ruth Stone’s poem “The Cabbage.”
Sushi.Com’s Sushi is Much Better Than It Sounds
In which I write about my love for mall court sushi.
Trump Happened in 2016
A lot happened in 2016.
