• 2024
  • Jan 27, 2024 internal sunshine — a poem about overcoming compulsive habits and dissociation Jan 27, 2024
  • Jan 15, 2024 Writing to you while the winter storm swirls outside Jan 15, 2024
  • Jan 9, 2024 Writing goals for 2024 — poetry books, horror novels, and more Jan 9, 2024
• 2023
  • Dec 18, 2023 Celebrating profound connections with pop culture muses Dec 18, 2023
  • Dec 12, 2023 Creative rejuvenation — the journey back to writing Dec 12, 2023
• 2021
  • Sep 20, 2021 Forever Giver — a poem about giving too much or codependency in relationships Sep 20, 2021
• 2020
  • Nov 6, 2020 Toxicity — a poem about moving on from a relationship Nov 6, 2020
  • Oct 31, 2020 Be Careful Who You Love — a poem about love gone wrong Oct 31, 2020
  • Sep 29, 2020 the most difficult pieces — a poem about bitterness after a breakup Sep 29, 2020
  • Sep 17, 2020 Blue Green — a poem in loving memory of my uncle and father figure, Johnnie Lynn Zambrowski (1946–2020) Sep 17, 2020
  • Aug 29, 2020 Eternal Refrain — a poem About Michael Jackson Aug 29, 2020
• 2019
  • Dec 7, 2019 Darkness's Hand — a poem about leaving trauma behind Dec 7, 2019
  • Oct 2, 2019 Dripped in Gold — a short poem about a golden mood on an autumn day Oct 2, 2019
  • Oct 1, 2019 Adamantine — a poem about the anxiety of waiting for a diagnosis Oct 1, 2019
  • Jul 3, 2019 Wading — a poem about the emotional impact of spousal caregiving for a stroke survivor Jul 3, 2019
  • May 8, 2019 False Deity — a poem about the disappointment of celebrity idolatry May 8, 2019
  • Apr 30, 2019 Runoff — NaPoWriMo Day #30 — a poem about escaping a toxic relationship Apr 30, 2019
  • Apr 29, 2019 Nonpareil — NaPoWriMo Day #29 — a poem about healing my inner child and embracing my inner goddess Apr 29, 2019
  • Apr 28, 2019 Pilgrimage — NaPoWriMo Day #28 — a poem about recycling bad vibes into a good life Apr 28, 2019
  • Apr 27, 2019 Ghost — NaPoWriMo Day #27 — a poem about otherworldly love and loss Apr 27, 2019
  • Apr 26, 2019 Trust and Believe — NaPoWriMo Day #26 — a poem about pursuing your life's work Apr 26, 2019
  • Apr 25, 2019 Tribe — NaPoWriMo Day #25 — a poem for childhood friends Apr 25, 2019
  • Apr 24, 2019 Scaffolding — NaPoWriMo Day #24 — a poem about tearing down the fences our families built Apr 24, 2019
  • Apr 23, 2019 Ice Water — NaPoWriMo Day #23 — a poem about putting out the wildfires of the heart Apr 23, 2019
  • Apr 22, 2019 The Overlook — NaPoWriMo Day #22 — a poem about being unmoved by slander and emboldened by betrayal Apr 22, 2019
  • Apr 21, 2019 Commodore — NaPoWriMo Day #21 — a poem about obsolete habits and thoughts Apr 21, 2019
  • Apr 20, 2019 What They Call News — NaPoWriMo Day #20 — a poem about media bias, fake news, and the state of the world Apr 20, 2019
  • Apr 19, 2019 Overwinter — NaPoWriMo Day #19 — a poem for loved ones battling cancer with chemotherapy Apr 19, 2019
  • Apr 18, 2019 Come Run With Us — NaPoWriMo Day 18 — a poem about finding your tribe Apr 18, 2019
  • Apr 17, 2019 Haiku: Mercy — NaPoWriMo Day #17 — a poem about begging forgiveness Apr 17, 2019
  • Apr 16, 2019 Shape-Shifter — NaPoWriMo Day #16 — a poem about being mentally strong Apr 16, 2019
  • Apr 15, 2019 Tales Whispered Only to the Dead Leaves — NaPoWriMo Day #15 — a poem about reclaiming your creative self Apr 15, 2019
  • Apr 14, 2019 Graveyard of Dreams — NaPoWriMo Day #14 — a poem about music's power Apr 14, 2019
  • Apr 13, 2019 Mind Maps — NaPoWriMo Day #13 — a poem about giving yourself enough credit Apr 13, 2019
  • Apr 12, 2019 Dangerous Tracks (Upcoming Release) — NaPoWriMo Day #12 — a poem about heeding advice far too late Apr 12, 2019
  • Apr 11, 2019 Own the Sky — NaPoWriMo Day #11 - a poem about feeling in the zone and being anxiety-free Apr 11, 2019
  • Apr 10, 2019 If There's No Fire — NaPoWriMo Day #10 — a poem about being seen and not heard Apr 10, 2019
  • Apr 9, 2019 Golden — a poem about supporting a loved one surviving critical illness in ICU — NaPoWriMo Day 9 Apr 9, 2019
  • Apr 8, 2019 Haiku: Split the Difference - NaPoWriMo Day #8 Apr 8, 2019
  • Apr 7, 2019 Elation in Black and White - NaPoWriMo Day #7 - a poem for the photographers, artists, and dreamers Apr 7, 2019
  • Apr 6, 2019 Playground - NaPoWriMo Day #6 - a poem about finding your place in the world Apr 6, 2019
  • Apr 5, 2019 The Third Dimension - NaPoWriMo Day #5 - a poem about pulling your dreams into reality Apr 5, 2019
  • Apr 4, 2019 Soundless - NaPoWriMo Day #4 - a poem in tribute to lost loved ones Apr 4, 2019
  • Apr 3, 2019 Rehabilitation - NaPoWriMo Day #3 - a poem about healing mind, body, and soul Apr 3, 2019
  • Apr 2, 2019 Rough Sketches of High Places - NaPoWriMo Day #2 - a poem about two dreamers taking the scenic route Apr 2, 2019
  • Apr 1, 2019 Floodlit - NaPoWriMo Day #1 - a poem about caution in judgment and fighting senseless wars Apr 1, 2019
• 2017
  • Oct 31, 2017 Pass for Human - a poem about outgrowing the space you're in Oct 31, 2017
  • Oct 30, 2017 Star Charts — a poem about finding beauty in battle and faith in fate Oct 30, 2017
  • Oct 29, 2017 Paper Dreams — a poem about one-sided love Oct 29, 2017
  • Oct 28, 2017 Skate or Die — a poem about seeking comfort and coming up empty Oct 28, 2017
  • Oct 27, 2017 Summer Trips — a poem about the stories we tell ourselves Oct 27, 2017
  • Oct 26, 2017 The Laughing Girl & Me — a poem about young love between old souls Oct 26, 2017
  • Oct 25, 2017 Hovel — a poem about the nature of neglect Oct 25, 2017
  • Oct 24, 2017 Boo! Bonus tricks and treats from works in progress Oct 24, 2017
  • Oct 16, 2017 Milk (Tread Carefully) — a poem about strange relationships and lessons learned Oct 16, 2017
  • Oct 15, 2017 Santa Barbara — a poem about prayers for those we can't reach Oct 15, 2017
  • Oct 14, 2017 Let It Shriek - a poem about trauma and fragmentation of self Oct 14, 2017
  • Oct 13, 2017 But I Breathe — a poem about calming panic with mindfulness Oct 13, 2017
  • Oct 12, 2017 Burn Bright - a poem about burnout Oct 12, 2017
  • Oct 11, 2017 Discarding Darkness — a poem about letting go of what's long gone Oct 11, 2017
  • Oct 10, 2017 Hatchet - a poem about secrets, shame, and forgiveness Oct 10, 2017
  • Oct 9, 2017 Peace & Ease — a poem about creating calm and fostering healing Oct 9, 2017
  • Oct 8, 2017 The Land of Loving Me - a poem about putting myself first Oct 8, 2017
  • Oct 7, 2017 Let Me Be - a poem about relinquishing control Oct 7, 2017
  • Oct 6, 2017 Bicoastal — a poem about differences, regret, and acceptance Oct 6, 2017
  • Oct 5, 2017 Break — a poem about succumbing to the cold and letting go Oct 5, 2017
  • Oct 4, 2017 Opposing Sides — a poem about acceptance and integration of self Oct 4, 2017
  • Oct 3, 2017 Visible — a poem about the energy we leave behind Oct 3, 2017
  • Oct 2, 2017 The Things I've Seen — a poem about mass shootings and the media Oct 2, 2017
  • Oct 1, 2017 Brave — a poem about braving the storms together Oct 1, 2017
  • Jul 1, 2017 Neon Beach — a poem about reawakening to joy Jul 1, 2017
  • Jun 21, 2017 Old Haunts — a poem of appreciation and apology Jun 21, 2017
  • Jun 17, 2017 Sky-Bound — a poem about lofty dreams and workday reality Jun 17, 2017
  • Jun 12, 2017 Amethyst — a poem about evolved mourning Jun 12, 2017
  • Jun 11, 2017 Making a Weekend of Katy Perry's Live Stream Event Jun 11, 2017
  • Jun 5, 2017 Work for What You Wish For Jun 5, 2017
  • Apr 8, 2017 Good Enough Today — a poem about returning to your roots Apr 8, 2017
  • Apr 7, 2017 Compliance — a poem about finding comfort in reality Apr 7, 2017
  • Apr 7, 2017 Disrupt the Night — a poem about a summer storm Apr 7, 2017
  • Apr 5, 2017 The Square Circle — a poem about escapism Apr 5, 2017
  • Apr 4, 2017 Melancholy — a poem about the acceptance and forgiveness that comes with age Apr 4, 2017
  • Apr 3, 2017 Champion — a poem about a lost hometown hero Apr 3, 2017
  • Apr 2, 2017 Weighted — a poem about a world-weary and dispassionate mindset Apr 2, 2017
  • Apr 1, 2017 Pearls — a poem about looking back with gratitude Apr 1, 2017
• 2016
  • Nov 11, 2016 Maimed - a poem about the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election Nov 11, 2016
  • Sep 16, 2016 Turntables ('Round This Way) - a poem about perception versus reality Sep 16, 2016
  • Sep 13, 2016 Unauthorized - a poem about misunderstandings and legacies Sep 13, 2016
  • Aug 23, 2016 Mask - a poem about living authentically even under the weight of expectations Aug 23, 2016
  • Jul 19, 2016 Take Life - a poem and thoughts on anxiety and depression Jul 19, 2016
  • Jun 25, 2016 Michael Jackson, seven years gone Jun 25, 2016
  • Jun 24, 2016 Cocoon, a poem for Christina Grimmie Jun 24, 2016
  • May 6, 2016 The Mourner & The Coroner May 6, 2016
  • Apr 23, 2016 Every Blessed Thing - NaPoWriMo Day #23 Apr 23, 2016
  • Apr 22, 2016 4 U - NaPoWriMo Day #22 Apr 22, 2016
  • Apr 21, 2016 Walls Don't Talk (But We Should) Apr 21, 2016
  • Apr 20, 2016 Silent Movies - NaPoWriMo Day 20 Apr 20, 2016
  • Apr 19, 2016 I Have a Voice - NaPoWriMo Day #19 Apr 19, 2016
  • Apr 18, 2016 Love Note - NaPoWriMo Day #18 Apr 18, 2016
  • Apr 17, 2016 Passionflower - NaPoWriMo Day #17 Apr 17, 2016
  • Apr 16, 2016 Soften Me - NaPoWriMo Day 16 Apr 16, 2016
  • Apr 15, 2016 Spring - NaPoWriMo Day #15 Apr 15, 2016
  • Apr 14, 2016 Inborn - NaPoWriMo Day #14 Apr 14, 2016
  • Apr 13, 2016 Time Waves - NaPoWriMo Day #13 Apr 13, 2016
  • Apr 12, 2016 Her Religion is Love - NaPoWriMo Day #12 Apr 12, 2016
  • Apr 11, 2016 Walking Away Season - NaPoWriMo Day #11 Apr 11, 2016
  • Apr 10, 2016 Pacific - NaPoWriMo Day #10 Apr 10, 2016
  • Apr 10, 2016 An Evening with Molly Ringwald in Taylor, Michigan Apr 10, 2016
  • Apr 9, 2016 The Weight of Your World - NaPoWriMo Day #9 Apr 9, 2016
  • Apr 8, 2016 Know Peace - NaPoWriMo Day #8 Apr 8, 2016
  • Apr 7, 2016 No Home - NaPoWriMo Day #7 Apr 7, 2016
  • Apr 6, 2016 Dream Maker, Dedicated With Love to Janet Jackson - NaPoWriMo Day 6 Apr 6, 2016
  • Apr 5, 2016 Anxiety Creeps - NaPoWriMo Day #5 Apr 5, 2016
  • Apr 4, 2016 He Breaks the Night - NaPoWriMo Day #4 Apr 4, 2016
  • Apr 4, 2016 The Walking Dead Season 6 Finale Review: Torturous in the Best Way Possible Apr 4, 2016
  • Apr 3, 2016 Eyes of Love - NaPoWriMo Day #3 Apr 3, 2016
  • Apr 2, 2016 Oddlands - NaPoWriMo Day #2 Apr 2, 2016
  • Apr 1, 2016 Heaven (Peach Haze) - NaPoWriMo Day #1 Apr 1, 2016
  • Apr 1, 2016 Kicking Off NaPoWriMo 2016! Apr 1, 2016
  • Mar 30, 2016 Drop the Pain: Excerpt from a Work in Progress Mar 30, 2016
  • Mar 28, 2016 The Cloudy Sky Before Tonight's Storm Mar 28, 2016
  • Mar 27, 2016 LP1 by FKA twigs Mar 27, 2016
  • Mar 27, 2016 Visiting the Edgar Allan Poe cottage at The Dearborn Inn Mar 27, 2016
  • Mar 26, 2016 Golden Love Letters to the Universe... a.k.a. Poetry Mar 26, 2016
  • Mar 20, 2016 New Janet Jackson Single: Dammn Baby Mar 20, 2016
  • Mar 19, 2016 Writing Inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock & Bates Motel, Marlene King & Pretty Little Liars Mar 19, 2016
  • Mar 18, 2016 Bisexual = Majority + Misjudged Mar 18, 2016
  • Mar 17, 2016 Happy St. Patrick's Day! Throwback Pic Mar 17, 2016
  • Mar 13, 2016 Waiting On That Latte Mar 13, 2016
  • Mar 12, 2016 Paris Jackson Posing with "Fuck Trump" Graffiti Mar 12, 2016
  • Mar 12, 2016 Ariana Grande on SNL Mar 12, 2016
  • Mar 11, 2016 On Chicago's Trump Rally Protests Mar 11, 2016
  • Mar 6, 2016 Let It Go and Love Each Other Mar 6, 2016
  • Mar 3, 2016 Pretty Little Liars Theory - Harold/Scott + Sara + Brother? Mar 3, 2016
  • Mar 1, 2016 On Kesha vs Dr. Luke Mar 1, 2016
  • Feb 28, 2016 Photography: A Walk in February Feb 28, 2016
  • Feb 22, 2016 On Mass Shootings & Paranoia Feb 22, 2016
  • Feb 22, 2016 Artists Evolve: Feelings on Publishing Old Work Feb 22, 2016
  • Feb 21, 2016 Pet Sematary, Stephen King, & My Horror Novel Feb 21, 2016
  • Feb 20, 2016 Lazy Saturday, writing melodies and lyrics Feb 20, 2016
  • Feb 18, 2016 Instagram Highlights, Feb 18 2016 Feb 18, 2016
  • Feb 18, 2016 Madonna Feb 18, 2016
  • Feb 12, 2016 Snowglobe Feb 12, 2016
  • Feb 12, 2016 Ultrasound results, hallelujah! Feb 12, 2016
  • Feb 9, 2016 New job + raise + research + creativity = happiness Feb 9, 2016
  • Feb 9, 2016 High School Stereotypes Quiz: The Geek Was Really The Rebel Feb 9, 2016
  • Feb 7, 2016 Super Bowl Snapchat Feb 7, 2016
  • Feb 7, 2016 Queen Bey Feb 7, 2016
  • Jan 27, 2016 I got the job! Jan 27, 2016
  • Jan 27, 2016 New Year's Fortune: You Will Be Prosperous Jan 27, 2016
  • Jan 26, 2016 Shoutout from Genevieve Jackson, so excited! Jan 26, 2016
  • Jan 25, 2016 Good news on that raise... Jan 25, 2016
  • Jan 24, 2016 Possible new job, one step closer to my goal Jan 24, 2016
  • Jan 22, 2016 Sing, sing, sing Jan 22, 2016
  • Jan 22, 2016 Armor Jan 22, 2016
  • Jan 20, 2016 Thin Air Jan 20, 2016
  • Jan 20, 2016 Happy 70th Birthday, Uncle John! Jan 20, 2016
  • Jan 19, 2016 A Few Words Jan 19, 2016
  • Jan 18, 2016 Happy MLK Day 2016 Jan 18, 2016
  • Jan 18, 2016 Music in Me Jan 18, 2016
  • Jan 14, 2016 Work, work, work Jan 14, 2016
  • Jan 14, 2016 Notes on Deepak Chopra's Sacred Momentum Jan 14, 2016
  • Jan 13, 2016 Uncle Mike, One Last Farewell Jan 13, 2016
  • Jan 12, 2016 Growing Old & Letting Go Jan 12, 2016
  • Jan 11, 2016 RIP David Bowie: Let's Turn On and Be Not Alone Jan 11, 2016
  • Jan 9, 2016 Farewell, Uncle Mike Jan 9, 2016
  • Jan 9, 2016 Anniversary selfie ;oP Jan 9, 2016
  • Jan 5, 2016 Happy Winter! Jan 5, 2016
  • Jan 1, 2016 First post of 2016... a hello, a welcome, an update Jan 1, 2016
  • Jan 1, 2016 Yuletide Greetings Jan 1, 2016
• 2015
  • Dec 31, 2015 Happy New Year 2016! Dec 31, 2015
  • Dec 30, 2015 Research. Dec 30, 2015
  • Dec 24, 2015 Happy Holidays! Dec 24, 2015
  • Dec 22, 2015 New Year's Resolutions for 2016 Dec 22, 2015
  • Dec 21, 2015 Silver Lining Dec 21, 2015
  • Dec 18, 2015 PoetIconic.com is BACK! Dec 18, 2015
  • Nov 16, 2015 When I'm Gone - Poetry About All That Matters Nov 16, 2015
  • Oct 24, 2015 Finding My Peace - Instagram Oct 24, 2015
  • Oct 20, 2015 Broken Hearts Heal - In Loving Memory of My Dad Oct 20, 2015
  • Oct 19, 2015 Autumn Leaves Video + "Paper Dreams" Poetry Excerpt Oct 19, 2015
  • Oct 19, 2015 Selfie Sesh + Poetry Snippet, Oct 2015 Oct 19, 2015
  • Sep 30, 2015 Record Store Shopping - Instagram Sep 30, 2015
  • Sep 28, 2015 Not a Soldier - Poetry Excerpt Sep 28, 2015
  • Sep 11, 2015 Rainy Walk in My Neighborhood - Instagram Sep 11, 2015
  • Sep 11, 2015 Mama and Baby, Doves in Our Tree - Instagram Video Sep 11, 2015
  • Sep 11, 2015 A Walk in the Rain - Instagram Video Sep 11, 2015
  • Aug 8, 2015 Staying Up All Night - Lyrical Excerpt Aug 8, 2015
  • Jul 28, 2015 In Loving Memory of Bobbi Kristina Jul 28, 2015
  • Jun 26, 2015 Love Wins! Celebrating Marriage Equality Jun 26, 2015
  • Jun 24, 2015 Putting My Life Back Together - Poetry Excerpt Jun 24, 2015
  • Jun 10, 2015 Breathe Jun 10, 2015
  • Jun 5, 2015 The Love Where You Used to Be - Poetry Excerpt Jun 5, 2015
  • Jun 2, 2015 Dreams Muted - Poetry Excerpt Jun 2, 2015
  • Jun 1, 2015 Sing From Your Heart Jun 1, 2015
  • May 31, 2015 Let Your Spirit Bloom - Poetry Excerpt May 31, 2015
  • May 20, 2015 Unnoticed in the Light - Poetry Excerpt May 20, 2015
  • May 19, 2015 I Never Thought I'd Ever Change - Poetry Excerpt May 19, 2015
  • May 13, 2015 Lovely Yet Lonely Work - Poetry Excerpt May 13, 2015
  • May 9, 2015 New Moon - Poetry Excerpt May 9, 2015
  • May 7, 2015 An Angel on Each Side of Me - Poetry Excerpt May 7, 2015
  • Apr 30, 2015 The Energy That Comes Toward You - Poetry Excerpt Apr 30, 2015
  • Apr 28, 2015 Royals - Poetry Excerpt Apr 28, 2015
  • Apr 27, 2015 Scratches on 33s - Poetry Excerpt Apr 27, 2015
  • Apr 11, 2015 YouTube Vlogs - Behind the Scenes Throwback Apr 11, 2015
  • Mar 28, 2015 Present Focus vs. Overanalyzing Mar 28, 2015
  • Mar 13, 2015 Our Immortality - Poetry Excerpt Mar 13, 2015
  • Mar 9, 2015 The Simplest Prescription - Poetry Excerpt and Thoughts on Anxiety Mar 9, 2015
  • Mar 7, 2015 Live Artfully - Poetry Excerpt Mar 7, 2015
  • Mar 3, 2015 Sleep-Skated Through the Years - Poetry Excerpt Mar 3, 2015
  • Mar 2, 2015 Snow Swirled, It Danced Like Love - Poetry Excerpt Mar 2, 2015
  • Mar 2, 2015 Sowing & Reaping - Poetry Excerpt Mar 2, 2015
  • Mar 1, 2015 I Hate That I Love to Write About You - Poetry Excerpt Mar 1, 2015
  • Feb 28, 2015 Who I Am / Body Image & Sexuality Feb 28, 2015
  • Feb 27, 2015 Feeling Like a Million Bucks - Thank You! Feb 27, 2015
  • Feb 27, 2015 Darkhearted - Poetry Excerpt Feb 27, 2015
  • Feb 26, 2015 Studying Your Moves, Building My Stage - Poetry Excerpt Feb 26, 2015
  • Feb 25, 2015 Growth Feb 25, 2015
  • Feb 24, 2015 Every Part of Lonely - Lyrical Excerpt Feb 24, 2015
  • Feb 23, 2015 #gratitude Feb 23, 2015
  • Feb 23, 2015 Not a Love Story - Poetry Excerpt Feb 23, 2015
  • Feb 22, 2015 Love Draped Like Strings of Celestial Diamonds - Poetry Excerpt Feb 22, 2015
  • Feb 22, 2015 Moody Blue Skies - Poetry Excerpt Feb 22, 2015
  • Feb 21, 2015 Only My Pain - Poetry Excerpt Feb 21, 2015
  • Feb 21, 2015 Stay Positive Feb 21, 2015
  • Feb 21, 2015 Distance Has Grown - Poetry Excerpt Feb 21, 2015
  • Feb 20, 2015 Only One Throne - Poetry Excerpt Feb 20, 2015
  • Feb 19, 2015 Indelible History - Poetry Excerpt Feb 19, 2015
  • Feb 18, 2015 More About Me - Poetry Excerpt Feb 18, 2015
  • Feb 17, 2015 Lovely Muse Feb 17, 2015
  • Feb 16, 2015 Tree of Crazy - Poetry Excerpt Feb 16, 2015
  • Feb 14, 2015 Happy Valentine's Day! Feb 14, 2015
  • Feb 13, 2015 Worn from Living on the Other Side of the Glass - Poetry Excerpt Feb 13, 2015
  • Feb 12, 2015 Love Above All Feb 12, 2015
  • Feb 11, 2015 Alchemists - Poetry Excerpt Feb 11, 2015
  • Feb 8, 2015 Canyons Feb 8, 2015
  • Feb 7, 2015 Canyons - Poetry Excerpt Feb 7, 2015
  • Feb 6, 2015 Back to Wholeness - Poetry Excerpt Feb 6, 2015
  • Feb 1, 2015 Iron Soul - Poetry Excerpt Feb 1, 2015
  • Jan 30, 2015 The Best of You - Poetry Excerpt Jan 30, 2015
  • Jan 28, 2015 Betwixt the Siren's Bray and the Storm's Rain - Poetry Excerpt Jan 28, 2015
  • Jan 26, 2015 Skywriting - Poetry Excerpt Jan 26, 2015
  • Jan 24, 2015 Unbound and Beautiful - Poetry Excerpt Jan 24, 2015
  • Jan 20, 2015 Happy Birthday, Uncle John! Jan 20, 2015
  • Jan 18, 2015 My Wintry TV Haven Jan 18, 2015
  • Jan 17, 2015 Electric Rivers - Poetry Excerpt Jan 17, 2015
  • Jan 12, 2015 Launching My YouTube Channel! Jan 12, 2015
  • Jan 5, 2015 #grateful Jan 5, 2015
• 2014
  • Aug 31, 2014 Saying Goodbye to Our Beagle, Jack Aug 31, 2014
  • Jun 19, 2014 Happy 16th Birthday, Jack! Jun 19, 2014
  • May 29, 2014 Rest in Peace, Phenomenal Woman. Maya Angelou, 1928-2014 May 29, 2014
  • May 27, 2014 Anna Paquin on bisexuality, me on being misunderstood May 27, 2014
  • May 22, 2014 Alchemists - a love poem May 22, 2014
  • May 20, 2014 8-bit May 20, 2014
  • May 12, 2014 Haiku: Gardens of Dreams May 12, 2014
  • May 7, 2014 An update on our beagle, Jack May 7, 2014
  • May 1, 2014 Restoration Complete - NaPoWriMo, Day 30 May 1, 2014
  • Apr 30, 2014 Diagnosis: Wrong - NaPoWriMo, Day 29 Apr 30, 2014
  • Apr 29, 2014 All the While Free - NaPoWriMo, Day 28 Apr 29, 2014
  • Apr 28, 2014 Travelogue - NaPoWriMo, Day 27 Apr 28, 2014
  • Apr 27, 2014 Haiku: Nothing to Say - NaPoWriMo, Day 26 Apr 27, 2014
  • Apr 26, 2014 Animals - NaPoWriMo, Day 25 Apr 26, 2014
  • Apr 25, 2014 Elbow grease and the muse + capturing the ever-elusive perfect ending Apr 25, 2014
  • Apr 24, 2014 All Falls Together - NaPoWriMo, Day 24 Apr 24, 2014
  • Apr 23, 2014 Banshees - NaPoWriMo, Day 23 Apr 23, 2014
  • Apr 23, 2014 Haiku: Visionaries - NaPoWriMo, Day 22 Apr 23, 2014
  • Apr 22, 2014 The Moment of Marriage - NaPoWriMo, Day 21 Apr 22, 2014
  • Apr 20, 2014 Welcome - NaPoWriMo, Day 20 Apr 20, 2014
  • Apr 19, 2014 The Baby, The Bathwater - NaPoWriMo, Day 19 Apr 19, 2014
  • Apr 18, 2014 The Sea-Dweller and the Earth-Bound - NaPoWriMo, Days 17-18 Apr 18, 2014
  • Apr 16, 2014 10,000 Nights - NaPoWriMo, Day 16 Apr 16, 2014
  • Apr 16, 2014 Bled - NaPoWriMo, Day 15 Apr 16, 2014
  • Apr 15, 2014 Haiku: Blood Moon - NaPoWriMo, Day 14 Apr 15, 2014
  • Apr 13, 2014 November-Hearted - NaPoWriMo, Day 13 Apr 13, 2014
  • Apr 12, 2014 Recollections/Destiny on Fire - NaPoWriMo, Day 12 Apr 12, 2014
  • Apr 11, 2014 The Speed of Life - NaPoWriMo, Day 11 Apr 11, 2014
  • Apr 11, 2014 Who You'll Be Apart - NaPoWriMo, Day 10 Apr 11, 2014
  • Apr 10, 2014 Haiku: Tsunami Dreams — NaPoWriMo, Day 9 Apr 10, 2014
  • Apr 8, 2014 The Hopeful Place — NaPoWriMo, Day 8 Apr 8, 2014
  • Apr 7, 2014 Until They Forgot - NaPoWriMo, Day 7 Apr 7, 2014
  • Apr 6, 2014 Simple Solution - NaPoWriMo, Day 6 Apr 6, 2014
  • Apr 5, 2014 Relief - NaPoWriMo, Day 5 Apr 5, 2014
  • Apr 4, 2014 The Good Patient - NaPoWriMo, Day 4 Apr 4, 2014
  • Apr 3, 2014 As Is - NaPoWriMo 2014, Day 3 Apr 3, 2014
  • Apr 2, 2014 Canyons Apr 2, 2014
  • Apr 2, 2014 Illegal Alien / Pearls Before Swine Apr 2, 2014
  • Feb 12, 2014 Clarity on Life, Creativity on Pause Feb 12, 2014
• 2013
  • Sep 22, 2013 The Creative Spark Sep 22, 2013
  • Sep 20, 2013 The Only Way to Feel Like an Artist Again is to Act Like One Sep 20, 2013
  • Aug 20, 2013 A more positive outlook Aug 20, 2013
  • Jun 13, 2013 Handling chronic illness with grace and dignity Jun 13, 2013
  • Jun 5, 2013 Farewell, North Pointe: Saying goodbye as my former elementary school closes its doors for the last time Jun 5, 2013
  • Jun 5, 2013 Connecting the threads and finding the truth Jun 5, 2013
  • May 22, 2013 Keek: Rainy day off, video blogging on the porch May 22, 2013
  • May 5, 2013 Keek Q&A + Singing: Favorite Mariah Carey song, Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Ashlee Simpson, Shanice, & Lalah Hathaway May 5, 2013
  • Apr 18, 2013 Alien lyrics + a note to the oppressed & bullied Apr 18, 2013
  • Apr 1, 2013 The blessing of a soul mate and life partner Apr 1, 2013
• 2012
  • Nov 28, 2012 Understanding and acceptance Nov 28, 2012
  • May 14, 2012 The Great Beagle Caper of 2012 May 14, 2012
• 2011
  • Sep 23, 2011 Mailing list changes, new website, and new releases! Sep 23, 2011
  • Aug 18, 2011 One Word Answers Aug 18, 2011
  • Aug 11, 2011 New lyrics: Call You a Star Aug 11, 2011
  • Jun 22, 2011 In Praise of Pop: Gaga, Chris, & Katy Videos Jun 22, 2011
  • Jun 16, 2011 Perfectionist Workaholic Billionaire Jun 16, 2011
  • May 23, 2011 Memories of Gato May 23, 2011
  • May 23, 2011 Farewell, Gato May 23, 2011
  • May 18, 2011 Bob Lefsetz sees the music industry's present and future the same way I do May 18, 2011
  • Apr 11, 2011 Music I'm Obsessed With: H.A.T.E.U. by Mariah Carey Apr 11, 2011
  • Apr 10, 2011 Music I'm Obsessed With: Side Effects by Mariah Carey Apr 10, 2011
  • Apr 1, 2011 Music I'm Obsessed With: Van Halen's Right Now Apr 1, 2011
  • Mar 26, 2011 Music Storage in the Cloud Mar 26, 2011
  • Mar 9, 2011 Rainy Saturday Love Mar 9, 2011
  • Feb 27, 2011 100 Proof: A Poem about Addiction and Avoidance Feb 27, 2011
  • Feb 12, 2011 Happy Valentine's Day! Feb 12, 2011
  • Jan 31, 2011 Book Title Revealed! Jan 31, 2011
  • Jan 24, 2011 Eye to Eye: This Love is Greater (poem) Jan 24, 2011
  • Jan 8, 2011 Lyrics Snippet: To Break the World Out of Its Spin Jan 8, 2011
  • Jan 1, 2011 2011. Jan 1, 2011
• 2010
  • Dec 31, 2010 Imagine if more of us dared to change. My New Years resolutions and plans for 2011! Dec 31, 2010
  • Nov 24, 2010 I am thankful for you. Nov 24, 2010
  • Nov 11, 2010 Breaking News? Not quite. Protecting Michael Jackson's legacy + notes on my own reluctance to sign a contract with a major label (or any label) Nov 11, 2010
  • Oct 5, 2010 National Safe Schools Day Oct 5, 2010
  • Sep 23, 2010 Amplification of the Past: A Dream of Bullying and Powerlessness Sep 23, 2010
  • Sep 20, 2010 Poem: You Wanted Me to Feel My Own Joy Sep 20, 2010
  • Sep 19, 2010 Do you want the book released for Christmas? Sep 19, 2010
  • Jul 11, 2010 Mom and I, October 1982 Jul 11, 2010
  • Jul 11, 2010 Pic with my mom after her birthday dinner last night. We had such a good time. Jul 11, 2010
  • Jun 19, 2010 Happy 12th Birthday Jack! Jun 19, 2010
  • Jun 18, 2010 To Stand Bare: A poem about real, authentic, naked beauty Jun 18, 2010
  • Jun 8, 2010 World Premiere Video: Lady Gaga's Alejandro (and my thoughts!) Jun 8, 2010
  • Jun 6, 2010 Lady Gaga on perfectionism Jun 6, 2010
  • Apr 26, 2010 We Should All Have Compassion: My response to the roar of gossip over Whitney Houston's O2 performance Apr 26, 2010
  • Apr 25, 2010 Remembering Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Apr 25, 2010
  • Apr 8, 2010 Missing the key Apr 8, 2010
  • Mar 24, 2010 Poetry: While She Sleeps Mar 24, 2010
  • Mar 20, 2010 Putting some heart into it Mar 20, 2010
  • Mar 17, 2010 Rocking the boat some more with a passionate plan Mar 17, 2010
  • Mar 15, 2010 Good coffee, cheap pizza, and a great movie Mar 15, 2010
  • Mar 13, 2010 Torn Sky: A new poem about silent betrayal and conditional love Mar 13, 2010
  • Mar 11, 2010 There are a few people in my life who just can't handle me. But life goes on, and so does love. Mar 11, 2010
  • Mar 9, 2010 Rocking the boat: The nameless, faceless people-pleaser goes overboard Mar 9, 2010
  • Mar 8, 2010 The end of the beginnings Mar 8, 2010
  • Feb 20, 2010 Winter Olympics Team USA Soundtrack: Mariah Carey's "100%" Feb 20, 2010
  • Jan 31, 2010 Thinking of you guys Jan 31, 2010
  • Jan 12, 2010 Michael Jackson: I Knew Him Because He Was My Mirror Jan 12, 2010
  • Jan 3, 2010 Welcoming 2010... Plans, action, and gratitude Jan 3, 2010
• 2009
  • Dec 23, 2009 And finally an update on my mother... Dec 23, 2009
  • Dec 23, 2009 Year end thoughts... Dec 23, 2009
  • Dec 19, 2009 Prayers appreciated for my mom... Dec 19, 2009
  • Dec 8, 2009 Let Me Go... Song in progress Dec 8, 2009
  • Dec 8, 2009 New poem... The Messengers Dec 8, 2009
  • Dec 2, 2009 Songwriting in high gear, reflecting on 2009 and forecasting what's next Dec 2, 2009
  • Nov 27, 2009 Skyscraper... a poem for the dreamers Nov 27, 2009
  • Nov 26, 2009 Thankful for... Nov 26, 2009
  • Nov 26, 2009 Happy Thanksgiving! Nov 26, 2009
  • Nov 21, 2009 Grateful for love Nov 21, 2009
  • Nov 19, 2009 A photo gallery at last! And some more gratitude for loved ones and good times... Nov 19, 2009
  • Nov 14, 2009 Frankenmuth Nov 14, 2009
  • Nov 13, 2009 Why alter-egos and pseudonyms will never work their way into my album titles Nov 13, 2009
  • Nov 11, 2009 "Your Fan Always" Nov 11, 2009
  • Oct 26, 2009 I should never have been superstitious about our 13th anniversary Oct 26, 2009
  • Oct 24, 2009 I'm Out of Touch, Not Out of Time Oct 24, 2009
  • Oct 5, 2009 Figuring out mobile blogging from my new BlackBerry Oct 5, 2009
  • Sep 18, 2009 Rolling Stone talks to Mariah and Oprah about the movie Precious Sep 18, 2009
  • Sep 18, 2009 Were the Kanye West and Lil Mama interruptions at the VMAs just planned publicity stunts that MTV was in on? Sep 18, 2009
  • Sep 17, 2009 Poem: Reliving... about remembering a death instead of a life Sep 17, 2009
  • Sep 15, 2009 New Poetry: The Mirror Image of the Wistful Star Sep 15, 2009
  • Sep 15, 2009 Whitney Houston: What I See Sep 15, 2009
  • Sep 15, 2009 Oprah to broadcast live from NYC's Central Park Friday, Sept. 18 with guest Mariah Carey Sep 15, 2009
  • Sep 15, 2009 Creative constraints can make you more creative Sep 15, 2009
  • Sep 14, 2009 Mariah Carey: Memoirs of 2 Imperfect Angels Sep 14, 2009
  • Sep 14, 2009 Janet Jackson's new song / gift to the fans: "Make Me" Sep 14, 2009
  • Sep 14, 2009 My 2009 MTV VMAs Retrospective Sep 14, 2009
  • Sep 13, 2009 The VMAs and Janet Jackson's tribute performance Sep 13, 2009
  • Sep 4, 2009 Change in format. Who wants more fun on the blog? Sep 4, 2009
  • Aug 26, 2009 Needed as We Are... a new poem about the meaning of life as I see it Aug 26, 2009
  • Aug 23, 2009 Missing my grandmother on her birthday... Aug 23, 2009
  • Aug 19, 2009 New love poem... I Adore Us Aug 19, 2009
  • Aug 6, 2009 Behind the scenes glimpse into the songs I've written recently Aug 6, 2009
  • Jul 16, 2009 Ash and Dust -- a poem about the meaning of life and the inevitability of death Jul 16, 2009
  • Jul 14, 2009 Twitter and Google Friend Connect -- join one or both to stay in touch and get more out of this blog Jul 14, 2009
  • Jul 6, 2009 Bizarre is beautiful... Memorial message to Michael, and still more thoughts on his life and death Jul 6, 2009
  • Jul 2, 2009 More thoughts on Michael Jackson's death Jul 2, 2009
  • Jun 30, 2009 Saying goodbye to Michael Jackson at the Motown Museum, and what he meant to me personally Jun 30, 2009
  • Jun 27, 2009 On the Loss of a Legend: In memory of Michael Jackson, 1958-2009 Jun 27, 2009
  • Jun 16, 2009 I'm "Obsessed" ;-) Jun 16, 2009
  • Jun 12, 2009 Love is not meant to be perfect, and running away is rarely the answer to any problem Jun 12, 2009
  • May 20, 2009 On stagefright... May 20, 2009
  • May 15, 2009 The Quiet: A poem about the pain of ending a long-term relationship May 15, 2009
  • May 8, 2009 The connection between the audience and the artist is what makes the music real and the dream worthwhile May 8, 2009
  • May 1, 2009 Lyrics: On This Night Be Mine May 1, 2009
  • Apr 28, 2009 New Poem: Pioneer Glow Apr 28, 2009
  • Apr 28, 2009 Poem: The Killer of Dreams Apr 28, 2009
  • Apr 25, 2009 The shy singer broke out of her shell on karaoke night Apr 25, 2009
  • Apr 22, 2009 Your Sky, Your Earth... a poem focused on a more spiritual facet of Earth Day Apr 22, 2009
  • Apr 21, 2009 Saying goodbye to my iguana, Maugee Apr 21, 2009
  • Apr 16, 2009 It's World Voice Day. Singing is a gift we should never take for granted. Apr 16, 2009
  • Apr 15, 2009 Change "The Game" Campaign Apr 15, 2009
  • Apr 15, 2009 Keeping the connection alive Apr 15, 2009
  • Apr 4, 2009 Twitter Apr 4, 2009
  • Apr 3, 2009 Relationship on hold, creativity disjointed Apr 3, 2009
  • Mar 2, 2009 Haiku Interlude Mar 2, 2009
  • Feb 25, 2009 Morning Came Without You, poem for Shirley Ann Mendez Feb 25, 2009
  • Feb 11, 2009 Poem: Loving the Broken Half of Me Feb 11, 2009
  • Feb 6, 2009 The fear that keeps me from learning Feb 6, 2009
  • Jan 31, 2009 Downpour: Another poem from the archives Jan 31, 2009
  • Jan 25, 2009 Poetry: Closer to the Calm Jan 25, 2009
  • Jan 20, 2009 Poetry and the Inauguration of President Barack Obama Jan 20, 2009
  • Jan 16, 2009 Weight loss, body image issues, and using fat as an excuse not to live Jan 16, 2009
  • Jan 13, 2009 Lyrics: One Love to Another Jan 13, 2009
  • Jan 9, 2009 2008 Rewind: Lessons Learned Jan 9, 2009
  • Jan 7, 2009 New Poetry: Good Enough on the Ground Jan 7, 2009
  • Jan 2, 2009 New Poetry: Frostbite Jan 2, 2009
  • Jan 2, 2009 New layout for 2009 Jan 2, 2009
  • Jan 1, 2009 Blogging as a new year's resolution Jan 1, 2009
• 2008
  • Dec 11, 2008 A Life Scattered Along Dusty Roads and City Lights: In Loving Memory of a Dear Friend, Christy Kopacz Hayes (1967-2008) Dec 11, 2008
  • Nov 23, 2008 Poem: To Change the Course I Chose to Take Nov 23, 2008
  • Nov 15, 2008 Poem: Love in the Present Tense Nov 15, 2008
  • Nov 12, 2008 New Poem: Paint Nov 12, 2008
  • Nov 5, 2008 Yes We Did: Barack Obama Elected US President! Nov 5, 2008
  • Oct 10, 2008 Lyrics: The Final Bow (I Don't Miss You Anymore) Oct 10, 2008
  • Oct 9, 2008 Register to vote! Oct 9, 2008
  • Oct 5, 2008 The Return of The Voice Oct 5, 2008
  • Sep 28, 2008 "I've Got Laryngitis!" No joke. I really do. Sep 28, 2008
  • Sep 26, 2008 Janet Jackson and LL Cool J stood me up! Sep 26, 2008
  • Sep 17, 2008 New Poem: If You Are Worth Loving Sep 17, 2008
  • Sep 15, 2008 Returning with some soul searching Sep 15, 2008
  • Jul 19, 2008 New Poetry: Fresh Eyes Jul 19, 2008
  • May 16, 2008 8 Random Facts About Me May 16, 2008
  • May 2, 2008 Poem: Set the Stage May 2, 2008
  • Apr 30, 2008 Thank you Apr 30, 2008
  • Apr 24, 2008 Floating on a wave of poetry, here's a new one called Nothing to Nature Apr 24, 2008
  • Apr 19, 2008 New Poetry... Pictures Painted Apr 19, 2008
  • Apr 15, 2008 New Lyrics: Let Me Happen Apr 15, 2008
  • Apr 13, 2008 Freshening up the layout... new poetry coming up next! Apr 13, 2008
  • Apr 6, 2008 Kelly Steed, another author featured in Spiritual Visitations, guest appearance on Paranormal Divas Radio Show on April 7th Apr 6, 2008
  • Apr 1, 2008 Connected to the past, but steadily moving into the future Apr 1, 2008
  • Mar 29, 2008 Feeling good about where I'm headed (an excerpt from a private journal entry I wrote tonight) Mar 29, 2008
  • Mar 28, 2008 Drive—a poem previously published on the now defunct online literary journal, andwerve Mar 28, 2008
  • Mar 26, 2008 Bright Yellow Love... a poem about parenthood inspired by another blogger Mar 26, 2008
  • Mar 24, 2008 New poetry... The Longest Wake Mar 24, 2008
  • Mar 24, 2008 Excited about the new mailing list! Mar 24, 2008
  • Mar 21, 2008 In the studio, in my element... Mar 21, 2008
  • Mar 14, 2008 About the big newsletter switch--subscribers please read ASAP if you don't want to miss any emails Mar 14, 2008
  • Mar 11, 2008 New Poetry: Shadows of the Creek Mar 11, 2008
  • Mar 7, 2008 I'm moving the mailing list to FeedBlitz... Make sure you are along for the ride! Mar 7, 2008
  • Mar 5, 2008 Caution: Wet Paint! Notice the new paint job around here? Mar 5, 2008
  • Mar 4, 2008 Fresh Poetry: Nobody Abandoned Me Mar 4, 2008
  • Feb 29, 2008 A little stream-of-consciousness poetry (dreamstrong), inspired by the wonderful Sara Bareilles... Feb 29, 2008
  • Feb 25, 2008 The Making of a Poem: Behind the Scenes of the Intricate Stories Within... Feb 25, 2008
  • Feb 23, 2008 Palm Trees in the Wind — a poem for Britney Spears Feb 23, 2008
  • Feb 13, 2008 Thank you Feb 13, 2008
  • Feb 13, 2008 Speaking of things that inspire me... Feb 13, 2008
  • Feb 7, 2008 Excited about the New Kids on the Block reunion? I am, and here's why... Feb 7, 2008
  • Jan 29, 2008 New Poetry: The Same Waters Jan 29, 2008
  • Jan 25, 2008 Creative Energy: Where it's Been, Why it Left Jan 25, 2008
• 2007
  • Dec 23, 2007 Happy Holidays! Dec 23, 2007
  • Dec 16, 2007 Another new poem: Casualty Dec 16, 2007
  • Nov 22, 2007 On Thanksgiving: 14 Little Things I'm Thankful For Nov 22, 2007
  • Nov 11, 2007 You've got (no) mail Nov 11, 2007
  • Nov 9, 2007 Quick update and new poetry: Breakfast With Aphrodite Nov 9, 2007
  • Oct 26, 2007 A Love Poem: Kiss You Hello Oct 26, 2007
  • Oct 24, 2007 A new poem: Never So Far Oct 24, 2007
  • Oct 20, 2007 Happy Birthday Dad: In Loving Memory of Roger Hornyak (1943-2003) Oct 20, 2007
  • Oct 18, 2007 Free download of HeartSONGS Poetry eBook featuring my new poem, "Love Is" Oct 18, 2007
  • Oct 10, 2007 Early Departure: a poem I wrote tonight Oct 10, 2007
  • Oct 5, 2007 A new poem called Paper Gown and a blog post about how anxiety affected the lives of my partner and I this summer Oct 5, 2007
  • Oct 3, 2007 A new poem: The Guilt of the Locust Oct 3, 2007
  • Sep 19, 2007 Poem: Carving Sunsets Sep 19, 2007
  • Sep 7, 2007 To look great, be grateful... Sep 7, 2007
  • Sep 5, 2007 The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Sep 5, 2007
  • Aug 25, 2007 Queen of Strength, Sleep Silently... A poem in honor of my grandmother Aug 25, 2007
  • Aug 23, 2007 Poetry... a new poem called Ruins Aug 23, 2007
  • Aug 21, 2007 For Poets & Writers: What You Can Learn from George Carlin Aug 21, 2007
  • Aug 17, 2007 Another poem from 2006: Under Luna Aug 17, 2007
  • Aug 16, 2007 A new poem: Eight Thousand Days Aug 16, 2007
  • Aug 15, 2007 Taking action, seeking happiness... Aug 15, 2007
  • Aug 9, 2007 6000 Poetry Lovers Can't Be Wrong! ;) Aug 9, 2007
  • Aug 8, 2007 Tonight's poetry fix... A new poem called Naked... Aug 8, 2007
  • Aug 4, 2007 Fire in the Sky. Literally. Aug 4, 2007
  • Jul 24, 2007 Enough love, enough energy, enough time Jul 24, 2007
  • Jul 20, 2007 Some more poetry for your soul... A new poem simply titled Bookmark Jul 20, 2007
  • Jul 17, 2007 Energized and trying something not so new Jul 17, 2007
  • Jul 16, 2007 Laziness and Landfills Jul 16, 2007
  • Jul 16, 2007 Passion & Creativity Jul 16, 2007
  • Jul 11, 2007 New poetry... This one is called Rescue Jul 11, 2007
  • Jun 6, 2007 Work's been keeping me busy! This is what I've been up to... Jun 6, 2007
  • Mar 24, 2007 My letter to the editor published in The Saginaw News Mar 24, 2007
  • Feb 25, 2007 Froeschl Takes Top Honors as Freelance Book Editor Feb 25, 2007
  • Feb 21, 2007 Work, Study, Second Life, and First Life! Feb 21, 2007
  • Feb 14, 2007 Gratitude... A Personal Post Feb 14, 2007
  • Feb 6, 2007 An Impromptu Late Night Blog Post Feb 6, 2007
  • Jan 16, 2007 They sent me two dozen roses! Jan 16, 2007
  • Jan 13, 2007 Upcoming books and projects--and a warm hello because it's been far too long! Jan 13, 2007
  • Jan 12, 2007 Pardon Our Dust While We Remodel Jan 12, 2007