About Me
Welcome to my ever-changing site. Make sure to check back for updates. I write poetry and creative nonfiction—much of my work is available online and I want you to enjoy it. I also program screenings and talks, showcasing the work of students and colleagues. In addition, I do some public speaking myself. I want you to know about these events.
I was born in New York City, and grew up in London,England and Boston, MA. I have traveled extensively in Europe and South America but most of my adult life has been spent in Manhattan. I plan on moving to Cape Cod when I retire. During my years at the City University of New York, I have curated many events—screenings, readings, roundtable discussions, visiting lectures, and exhibitions. Stay tuned for more events and more poems and creative nonfiction. CV available upon request.
Current Work In Progress
A poem about missing out on the eclipse of April 8, 2024
Imagine my disgrace when I found out I was outside
The zone of totality.
How could I bear to admit that I was stuck in the
Realm of partiality?
I had always taken pride in being where I was supposed to be
At least according to the real estate industry.
I could lie I suppose,
After all I have told tall tales before
But the zone was patrolled by data and facts and maps
And one couldn’t just scale the wall on its borders
As if one was a rock-climber or a pole vaulter.
Poetry Work
“The Wrinkles” and “VIP Lounge”
Losing track of time, and finding the time to reflect upon the past.
“Binge-Watching a Dream,” “To Tell the Truth,” and “The Moment and the Sequence”
These poems form a trilogy about how the past informs the present.
“The House that Lota de Macedo Soares Built in Samambaia”
Midcentury modern in the jungle!
“Tanka Two”
About an origami swan. This one you will have to pay to read, but it is folded into a beautiful issue.