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“door of thin skins” reviewed in Diagram

“door of thin skins” reviewed in Diagram

"I think of the words of Richard Rohr, my favorite Catholic priest (after Thomas Merton, of course): pain that’s not transformed is transferred.And this is the triumph of door of thin... Read More
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From the Managing Editor: the first entry from our latest series

From the Managing Editor: the first entry from our latest series

I’m thrilled to announce that Starr Troup, who acted as Interim Managing Editor during Florenz’ illness, is now our permanent Managing Editor. Starr’s generous, kind, curious and innovative spirit combined with her wide experience... Read More
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Mark Nepo’s interview with Oprah airing this Sunday, November 10th

Mark Nepo’s interview with Oprah airing this Sunday, November 10th

CavanKerry writer Mark Nepo, of Surviving Has Made Me Crazy, is going has an upcoming interview with Oprah for her program Super Soul Sunday on OWN. Be sure to tune in Sunday, November 10, at 11... Read More
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Jack Ridl at TEDxMacatawa

Jack Ridl at TEDxMacatawa

CavanKerry writer Jack Ridl discusses our drive for perfection and what it costs us in the process. Read More
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"Arts for Life Expo" Starts Next Wednesday

"Arts for Life Expo" Starts Next Wednesday

"Today at a concert, I ran into a man who’d attended our Arts for Life Sampler last May. He’s coming back to continue writing poetry with Teresa Carson, our wonderful... Read More
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Book Press Release: My Mother's Funeral

Book Press Release: My Mother's Funeral

My Mother’s Funeral A Memoir by Adriana Páramo Adriana Páramo’s poignant and atmospheric memoir, My Mother’s Funeral, traverses time and place as she recalls her Colombian childhood, her indomitable mother, and... Read More
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“door of thin skins” reviewed in Green Mountains Review

“door of thin skins” reviewed in Green Mountains Review

"The visual rhetoric of the collection records the constant struggle of the narrative: to literally deal with the speaker’s double-vision, and, in the realm of the subconscious, to make composites... Read More
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From the web: the latest on "Primary Lessons"

From the web: the latest on "Primary Lessons"

From the blogosphere: The book is a charming read, cover to cover.–This and THat by JL Always, it’s good to remember that it’s never too late to make your peace... Read More
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Terry Blackhawk on Brand New Voices

Terry Blackhawk on Brand New Voices

Poetry and Education is a special series that looks at the impact of poetry on students and teachers Terry Blackhawk is the founding director of InsideOut Literary Arts Project and a 2013 Kresge Arts in... Read More
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