This last week, when the Syrian rebels freed prisoners from Assad’s notorious dungeons and a celebration broke out in the streets of Damascus, I thought about the romantic rescue scene in the 2016 Tina Fey movie Whisky Tango Foxtrot.
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Enchanted Music From Hell: Featured in Village Books Anthology
EVENT: 12/08/2024 – 4:00pm to 5:30pm
I’ll be at there reading with about 20 other writers. Hope to see you!
I wish I could tell my 15-year-old self that all those summer days sweeping leaves, washing throw-up off the rides, and listening to enchanted music (over and over) would be worth it. Good times. Good memories.
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Corridor Zine’s Festive Cover and Collective Creativity
The second reason I’m excited, more people keep finding the zine and sending us photos and comments. It’s pretty neat. I’m thankful for all the love and attention. More importantly, I’m thankful that it seems the zine is meeting its goal. The goal of Corridor is to connect with complete strangers. Constructive work touches an unsuspecting mind. There are many beautiful micro events in the world, and this is one of them.
A Journey Through Seasonal Poetry and Reflection
Sharing an old poem today. I met up with two poet friends to edit and discuss each other’s poems at a local deli. The weather in western Washington dipped below 40 degrees today. Snow is forecast for next week. The sky is flat gray. Is this the in-between times?
November Corridor is OUT!
Corridor the FREE poetry and art zine is making its way around town. Home-printed paper copies will be placed in various Tiny Free Librays in Whatcom County, cafes, bookstores, and other shops. Keep your eyes out for them. We are trying to keep copies available at the downstairs breezeway between the Colophon Cafe and Village Books in Fairhaven. However, they go fast.
Surviving a Life-Altering Accident and Finding Strength in the Idiocracy Era
He took off his black RUSH concert shirt. Gave it to the lady, “Here”. She began to dab my head with it. My voice left me. I was unable to yell, “NO! I don’t want sweaty rocker sweat in my open wound!” but I thought it. She ignored all basic first aid protocols, using a crossing motion, and she baptized me in the name of Lee, Peart, and Lifeson. Brushing off blood and gravel from my face.
October Corridor #20: Discover Local Poetry and Art
The October Corridor #20 edition is out. Copies will be printed and distributed throughout Whatcom County and beyond over the next two weeks. Such a joy to read and see so many splendid submissions and art. Keep your eyes open for them. Cafe Blue and The Firehouse Cafe are two new independent stores where you can find copies. As always, 5-10 copies are placed on the shelves in Fairhaven Village Books in the breezeway between the bookstore and the Colophon Cafe. Sometimes they go FAST, so get a copy when you can.
Bellingham Poetry Project: Discover Hidden Copies and Meet Local Writers
Corridor hide and seek? Over 60 copies have been released over the last 13 days. More will be placed around Whatcom County this weekend. Have you found one yet? Copies are hiding at coffee shops like Cafe Blue in Fairhavern, Roam in the Fountain Disc., Tiny Free Libraries around Bellingham, and of course always copies can be found at Village Books.
Corridor, Vol 18: Shaping My Thoughts – August 2024 Edition
What an outstanding volume this month. I’m so delighted that this little found art project is attracting other artists and poets. Still, I reserve the last page to include a poem of mine. Ya all can’t have all the fun! Thank you all for your contributions and joining me in this enchanting project!
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my country tis of thee
Our country has committed so many wrongs, however, it hurts seeing white supremacist in my own town use the American flag as their LOGO for their version of “freedom and truth.” It’s time to take back the flag.
shannon p. laws 