October 2025 - Journey of the Art

Writing at 80, being Jewish in the South, & family complexities

Summer Brenner and I discuss being Jewish in the South, caring for her schizophrenic brother, and dealing with her father’s suicide.Continue reading Writing at 80, being Jewish in the South, & family complexities

When Rituals Become Wounds: Poetry, Anxiety, and the Questioning of God

A glimpse into my chat with Adedayo Agarau, author of The Years of Blood, a poetry collection that explores trauma, memory, anxiety, and immigration.Continue reading When Rituals Become Wounds: Poetry, Anxiety, and the Questioning of God