Author Archives: MEY

Experiment

Posted on 9 September 2009 by MEY

Here is a recent experiment with words: untitled, 09.09.09 life…a difficult slip is pinned to illusion and these gaps…muted and abysmal are a furry shadow the shape..the sheath..the shell is wrecked the brick does fit and reticence gets none slide … Continue reading →

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The Fred Martinez Project: Outreach

Posted on 29 August 2009 by MEY

I revisited the website for The Fred Martinez Project, which I introduced last week (see post). I learned about two national outreach partners committed to the screening of Two Spirits and its discussion in communities: GLAAD, the Gay & Lesbian … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Lives: US High-School Football

Posted on 24 August 2009 by MEY

Last week I heard about National Public Radio’s new project called Friday Night Lives. It’s a series about US high-school football, the hot spot for many communities during fall season. In response to the program’s solicitation for ideas, I emailed … Continue reading →

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Two-Spirits: The Fred Martinez Project

Posted on 21 August 2009 by MEY

The other day I came across The Fred Martinez Project, created in memory of a Navajo teenager who was brutally killed. The information in this post is taken from the project website, which I highly recommend to check out. The … Continue reading →

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Writing in Am’dam

Posted on 19 August 2009 by MEY

From 14 to 16 August I attended a creative writing workshop at the ABC Treehouse. One day of fiction with Amal Chatterjee and another of poetry with Jane Draycott culminated in a group reading. My bag of tricks is fatter … Continue reading →

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Truth Tellers

Posted on 10 August 2009 by MEY

Besides Sonia Sotomayor sworn in as the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, I am excited to share more good news from the States! The very talented Chey Davis of Saginaw, Michigan, received a brilliant review for her latest poetry publication … Continue reading →

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Healing Journey

Posted on 5 August 2009 by MEY

‘How long are you willing to wait?’ asked Jim Pym during a course on healing and meditation at Claridge House, Quaker retreat center. For me the question sounds out, ‘How long am I willing to wait in hope, open to … Continue reading →

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Gallery

Posted on 26 July 2009 by MEY

Whoo-hoo! I recently published the gallery for my website Dey of the Phoenix. This first version is simple and offers several pictures. A future version will offer audio files and video clips. This small step in building DotP is gratifying … Continue reading →

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the mountain climber’s lot or modus operandi

Posted on 19 July 2009 by MEY

is to train ascend the precipice stand momentarily and return to the valley inspired onto the next journey while watched by valley dwellers who admire the climb and desire the dew of descent despite the predictable compulsion to circle