More than 30 local authors will be selling and signing books at the Takoma Park Book Fair at Busboys and Poets Takoma.  This unique and festive holiday event features an eclectic array of books of every genre, with something for...

Until Now: New Poems by Carrie Newcomer Over the years, I have had the good fortune to work with many talented authors.  It’s been both a privilege and a pleasure to be in the author/editor dance with them. Naturally, there...

More than 30 local authors will be selling and signing books at the 13th Annual Takoma Park Book Fair at Busboys and Poets Takoma. Think personalized holiday gifts! Takoma Park Book Fair Saturday, December 16th, 1-4 p.m. Busboys and Poets...

Bonsai by Monica Judge I saved every one of Matt’s emails, every text. Then, our daughter was born, followed closely by our son, and there were fewer love letters to tie with virtual ribbon. The ardent stuff—the endearments and romantic...

This morning, a good friend reminded me that today is “my” day in Mark Nepo’s The Book of Awakening. My good friend, Mark Nepo, once heard me tell a story from my travels.  Mark listened intently and then wrote up...

I’m delighted to introduce a fabulous new book, The Sky Is for Everyone: Women Astronomers in Their Own Words. It is an inspiring anthology of writings by trailblazing women astronomers from around the globe. Be sure to add it to...

This morning, I went on Lynn Ungar’s Facebook page to find a poem she posted weeks ago. While I was looking for it, other poems of hers leapt out at me – “In the Moment,” “Badly,” and “A Letter in...

I am hooked on kindness. It’s what helps me get through the day. The good news is that the more I look for it, the more I find it.  This morning, I watched a video by Caitlin Carvalho on how...

11th TAKOMA PARK BOOK FAIR We are delighted that Busboys and Poets will be hosting the Takoma Park Book Fair again this year.  The book fair is free and open to the public. Below are the details about the book fair...

Tuesday, September 3rd, was the first day of school here. While waiting for the bus to work, I saw mothers and their children walking to the nearby elementary school. It brought back a rush of sweet memories. Though it has...