My grandmother left Jerusalem in 1948 with a key that never found its lock again. She believed she would return before the tea cooled in its cup. The years hardened around that belief until it became ...

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Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Another death. Another funeral. Another friend taken too early by that cruel, smarmy bastard – ...

The poem in this Hint I have offered before for the same reason, a gift for Christmas. But I believe it is definitely worth repeating. Christmas is a time that symbolizes hope. It is a religious ...

When I was diagnosed with stage 1A cervical cancer, I realized that life is short and I want to spend my time being the best version of myself. To be able to enjoy my life as a cancer survivor…more ...

Poet and activist Amanda Gorman recited a new poem at the Democratic National Convention, where she echoed Barack Obama's popular line "the audacity of hope" when she described the American dream. Aug ...

Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to ...

The 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, inspired poet Amanda Gorman to pen "Hymn for the Hurting." Now it's a song set to ...

The theme of the 2025 Jubilee Year is “Pilgrims of Hope.” For those who wish to embark on a spiritual pilgrimage through reading and prayer during the Lenten season — or anytime during this sacred ...

Robert Krut grew up devouring books by Raymond Carver and the Beat Poets, heavily influenced by the short story writer’s sparse prose and the latters’ collective bent toward romantic fearlessness. To ...

As an award-winning poet, certified wildland firefighter, parent and co-founder of Left Margin Lit, one could say Berkeley resident Rachel Richardson wears a lot of hats. The author’s latest poetry ...