Still in Love
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]