Cherry trees and rallying for our future

Let's say NO to the toxic sh-t being thrust on us

The cherry trees were stunning this past week in Washington, a reminder that beautiful things can happen here.

And another beautiful thing from Washington—David Keplinger’s most recent book of poetry: ICE. I recently took a class with Keplinger and found him inspirational. ICE asks questions about climate change, and our role in it, and offers generous meditations on our world.

DUET FOR ONE is coming out May 6. Events—some with live music—are planned on the east coast and in Berkeley. Check out the Events page of my website to find one. The page will update as details are finalized.

Please consider pre-ordering DUET FOR ONE. Pre-publication sales, as well as ratings/comments on Goodreads or Amazon matter for authors. Thank you!

Republic of Cruelty

Thank you Judge Susan Crawford and Senator Cory Booker for showing us the way!

It is a travesty that Kevin Young is on leave from the National Museum of African American History. Kevin Young is an American treasure. He is world-renowned poet (I loved DEAR DARKNESS). He is a brilliant scholar. His book, THE GREY ALBUM: ON THE BLACKNESS OF BLACKNESS is among the most important books I’ve ever read.

Let’s raise our voices LOUDLY and attend a rally this Saturday, April 5. Let’s fight this atrocious, hate-filled regime. Here’s Washington DC information, and information for other parts of the country.

I share an informative article by former colleague Maegan Scott on DEI. Hint: DEI is a core value, not a passing fad or a four letter word.

Love,

Martha

P.S. ICYMI, here’s last week’s Substack newsletter, “Creation myth.”