Author Archives: admin

Back in the Swing of Things

Posted on May 28, 2018 by admin

Hello Everyone, I am back in full swing after mostly social media silence during a full year sabbatical. During that time I was immersed in translating pre-Socratic Greek and French philosophy, writing narrative memoir poems – a book length collection … Continue reading →

Posted in Updates | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Back in the Swing of Things

Poetry, Philosophy, and Wildlife

Posted on February 8, 2018 by admin

Hello dear readers, it has been a while since I provided an update on my blog. I have been taking a break from social media to concentrate on family, wildlife care, and new work developments. I am currently on sabbatical, … Continue reading →

Posted in Updates | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Poetry, Philosophy, and Wildlife

Didactic Poetries launched on November 1

Posted on November 7, 2016 by admin

I’m delighted to announce the launch of my translation of Philippe Beck’s Didactic Poetries launched on November 1 – featured on the Guardian Book Section via Asymptote’s Translation Tuesdays. From the Univocal Publishing website: One of France’s most important contemporary … Continue reading →

Posted in Publication | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Didactic Poetries launched on November 1

Allain-Bruchac Nuptials

Posted on July 31, 2016 by admin

Joseph and I married on June 18 in a non-traditional interfaith ceremony, reflecting our roots in indigenous Polynesian and Native American traditions. The wedding was held outdoors, under a pine and flower arbor, on a hill overlooking the beautiful grounds … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Allain-Bruchac Nuptials

Travels, Teaching, Poetry and Dance

Posted on May 15, 2016 by admin

So much has happened since I last wrote. My nephew Justin and his lovely bride Gina married in a traditional Tahitian wedding ceremony in Papara, Tahiti in October. Joseph and I had a wonderful time at the wedding, visiting with … Continue reading →

Posted in Updates | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Travels, Teaching, Poetry and Dance

September in Saratoga

Posted on September 9, 2015 by admin

There is something about September in Saratoga Springs. The ethereal light quality reminds me of Paris in April. Deeply textured, bright yet soft, beautiful. Late summer flowers are blooming, and apples and pears fall heavily from fruit-laden trees. Throngs of … Continue reading →

Posted in Updates | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on September in Saratoga

New Beginnings

Posted on August 26, 2015 by admin

Greetings, Friends. My website had issues this summer, and the blog posts from previous years are no longer available as archived files. I might make a separate archive for them, though. Check back for that if you’re interested. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Updates | Comments Off on New Beginnings