Author Archives: MEY

Crossing the Threshold

Posted on 29 October 2011 by MEY

…Yesterday I smelled winter on its away. I waited for a bus in the late-afternoon sun filtered by partially leafed, tree limbs. A fat brown squirrel cracked a nut nearby as the after-work traffic passed by. My silver tennis shoes … Continue reading →

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Give Away

Posted on 25 October 2011 by MEY

At the workshop “Writing as Healing,” participants taught me the importance of listening, often times a challenge for wordy-types like myself. The lesson especially was fitting for a program being given at The Listening Ear Crisis Center, which offers a … Continue reading →

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Playing with Shadows

Posted on 24 October 2011 by MEY

My recent workshop “Writing as Healing” gave rise to a new piece, also inspired by recent events that reminded me about laying down the power of past pains.  It’s a poem-in-progress called “Give Away,” and I look forward to sharing … Continue reading →

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New Open Mic!

Posted on 10 October 2011 by MEY

Good news! Greater Lansing has a new open mic for written and spoken-word that starts tonight at Gone Wired Cafe, 2021 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. Sign-up begins at 7:45pm with the open mic at 8:00pm. The event is free … Continue reading →

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Fall Fun!

Posted on 3 October 2011 by MEY

Fall has arrived!  And in the North it brings a festive, crisp air with daily changes in the color scheme. In this season of candied apples and pumpkin hunting, I am excited to highlight my upcoming events and hope to … Continue reading →

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Tipping the Balance

Posted on 22 September 2011 by MEY

This week holds Autumn Equinox, when day and night are nearly equal in length, a threshold from summer to fall in the North, where leaves begin to burn with color and layer the ground. Night now will outpace day for … Continue reading →

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Capital Gains Media Profile

Posted on 16 September 2011 by MEY

Thanks, Lansing Capital Gains, for profiling me in your series “Choosing Lansing!” The article was published September 14. I greatly appreciate the skill of photographer David Trumpie and witty word of author Patrick Diehl demonstrated by the piece. And a … Continue reading →

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Fall 2011 Readings & Workshops

Posted on 11 September 2011 by MEY

After yesterday’s release of “Circle. . .Home,” I look forward to bringing the book to Greater Lansing through readings, workshops, and feature performances. My next event is this Saturday, September 17, at noon at the Lansing City Market. Below is … Continue reading →

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Lasing State Journal Review

Posted on 11 September 2011 by MEY

Many thanks to Ray Walsh for his review of “Circle. . .Home” in the Lansing State Journal: “Collection of poetry, prose is rooted in mid-Michigan area.” The online version dates September 10, while the print edition runs today September 11. … Continue reading →

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Celebration for “Circle. . .Home”!

Posted on 9 September 2011 by MEY

“Circle. . .Home” is being released tomorrow, September 10, at Everybody Reads Bookstore of Lansing! I start the celebration with a reading at 1:00pm followed by book signing and a savory reception. Beverages are from Gone Wired Cafe, and Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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