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This American Life challenge

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

If you don’t listen to This American Life on 89.5, you should. And, beyond its great storytelling, I’ll give you another reason to listen: A writing challenge. The Challenge: Listen to this week’s This America Life and then write a poem, flash fiction story (less than 500 words) or piece of 2D art (sketch, pen &... »

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Video: 13 Seconds in Ghent

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Oct. 17, 2009, Stockley Garden Fall Arts Festival: I promised I would visit Hollywood in her booth. I did. I also took photos of a few of the locals wandering nearby her tent. Vinny Peculiar hit the stage, and I took a few shots of him too. Later I wandered to Cogan’s with Lea Anne Douglas, where we found Pie Tasters... »

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Poetry as economic recovery

Monday, August 17th, 2009
Poetry as economic recovery

It seems that we’ve done just about everything to get the American auto industry out of the doldrums. We’ve forced bankruptcies. We’ve exchanged cash for clunkers. But have we tried poetry? – Op-Ed Contributor – Poetry in Motion – NYTimes.com Ford Edsel, by dstone7y During the 1950s, the Ford Motor Company asked Marianne Moore to... »

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Artists… get into the Spirit, submit to show

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Spirit is the name of the next art show at the Warehouse in Norfolk. The organizers say “Spirit” is about illuminating the intangible and viewing the invisible. They are accepting submissions until Sept. 29 and there is no entry fee. »

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Renewal Art Show in Ghent

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
Renewal Art Show in Ghent

How do you know it's spring in Ghent? The annual Renewal art show will open with a reception 7 p.m. this Friday, April 24, 2009 at The Warehouse in Ghent. »

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