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not a cicada…

May 15, 2021 kineticprose

Like a cicada, lightning bugs are long and sleek and crunchy. Unlike cicadas, this one is made of paper and contains a haiku and a hand drawn map of my childhood farm… Continue reading not a cicada…

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face lift…

January 5, 2021April 23, 2021 kineticprose

I’ve made a number of “face books” now, some of real people, some pretend. One of a grumpy gross guy I’d prefer never crossed my path… It’s fun to try to figure out new ways of opening them, making them … Continue reading face lift…

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un-contained bookiness…

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 kineticprose

Early in the year, I happened upon what turned out to be the first outing of “Multitudes,” a project through which artists received a random object — in this case, a Rolodex — and interpreted it with words and colors … Continue reading un-contained bookiness…

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cacti, amplified…

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 kineticprose

IMG_0900This week marks the end of a terrific Baltimore reading/arts series called Amplified Cactus. Organized by an absolutely dreamy-cool group of Bmore writers, the salon-style event has brought artists, writers, and musicians together to respond to a slate of wild and wonderful prompts. Continue reading “cacti, amplified…”

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lung book, part two…

February 2, 2017April 2, 2017 kineticprose

As I’ve mentioned a million times here, I am a slow maker of books. In moments when I finally finish things, I am reminded of why this pace is not an unfortunate thing, not something to be ashamed of. No, … Continue reading lung book, part two…

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pop-up portrait of paola…

September 21, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

I’ve mentioned before how terrific Baltimore is for artists and writers. It seems like opportunities come fast and furious here, and it’s often just as much about connecting people as it is about the work itself. The last few weeks, … Continue reading pop-up portrait of paola…

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but all she believes in…

June 23, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

Sometimes a project comes along that’s too cool to pass up, even when you think you’ll probably have to build a time machine to finish on time. In this case, it was an art show benefit for Baltimore poetry group … Continue reading but all she believes in…

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falling behind, catching up…

June 22, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

I’m a deadline person. I love/need them, especially when art is concerned (second only to that other all-powerful motivator, guilt). Lately, though, I’ve surrendered to the idea that being a little behind is not only an inescapable fact, but an … Continue reading falling behind, catching up…

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2013 altered book competition…

June 24, 2013July 30, 2015 kineticprose

One of the highlights of my summer last year was participating in the annual altered books competition at the Light Street branch of the Enoch Pratt Public Library. I know what you’re thinking: librarians are inviting people to basically destroy … Continue reading 2013 altered book competition…

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living fossil book…

April 22, 2013October 8, 2016 kineticprose

Update (August 2016): I am excited to say that this book is now in the permanent care of the Goucher College Special Collections. I am so happy to have placed my horseshoe crab somewhere I care about so much — … Continue reading living fossil book…

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