Category Archives: Madrona Grove

April Corridor is Out!

Volume 14 of Corridor is out and about. The cover is revealed above. Thank you collage artist Kathleen McKeever for your vision! Keep your eyes out for it as members of the Corridor Collective leave them at locally-owned businesses throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County.

Corridor is BACK!

Calling all poets and artists along the I-5 Corridor! The zine “Corridor” needs you. The submission deadline for the first volume is March 15, 2024. See below for details, FAQs, and other mind-blowing information.

Where it’s at Predictions

Everyone’s trying to figure out WHAT is going to happen in 2024. It’s where it’s at. Here is a list of my predictions for 2024 and beyond regarding America, society, the planet, and other things like popular gift items in the 25th century. Let me know if you think I’m close in the comments.

Into the Cuckoo’s Nest

In the modern, industrialized America, we had asylums until the 1960s. President John F. Kennedy signed the Community Mental Health Act on October 31, 1963—60 years ago. Kennedy had a special interest in the issue of mental health because his sister, Rosemary, had incurred brain damage after being lobotomized at the age of 23.

Praise you like I should

However, the stoic in me remembers the Epictetus quote, “Another person will not hurt you without your cooperation. You are hurt the moment you believe yourself to be.” Reel it in baby, you got this.

Popping Tags for an Arm and Leg

In 2023, Goodwill and other thrift stores have slowly increased the price of their goods.* Some thrifty shoppers have noticed prices are comparable to Target and Walmart — similar prices for items like boxer shorts and coffee cups BUT USED! What the heck? What is this about? After reading up, it appears that there are three main reasons.

Poem: Four Corners of Ignorance

This Labor Day weekend I share a poem and remember one of the more unusual gigs I was offered. The parade was going to be canceled that year due to no organizer. A non-profit decided to organize it at the last moment. However, the regular, seasoned professional female host was out of the country. The city needed a female host— immediately. Could I messure up to the task?