Monthly Archives: February 2012
Big man’s last wave
The Australian poetry community lost one of its true characters this past week… Foundation editor of haiku journal paper wasp, driving force behind Post Pressed and internationally recognised haijin, John Knight, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Like … Continue reading
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Friday Night Lights Project: Week #7
It’s time to brighten the monitor again! This week the season changes, jelly blooms and the world is washed with egg… well, at least that’s the way Cindy, Ashley and I saw the lights of Friday night. ********** Frog spawn … Continue reading
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February Pin-Up Week #4: Ross Donlon Catches Poems
February has but a handful of days left, which means Summer is also all but gone… It is also time to say goodbye to our February Pin-Up Poet, Ross Donlon, but never fear, he will be hear in Brisbane before … Continue reading
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Live from the Audio Vault #4 – this time with video!
Back in 2010, I started working with Cindy Keong and Sheish Money on a show that would feature several of the poems from Ocean Hearted, live music and photography. We performed the show at QLD Poetry Festival that year and … Continue reading
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Snow Moon reviewed by Patricia Prime
Snow Moon by Steven Carter, Uxbridge. Alba Publishing, Uxbridge, UK. www.albapublishing.com (2011) 48 pp. p.b. US$12.00/UK8.00 pounds. ISBN 978-095512544-7. Reviewed by Patricia Prime Steven Carter is a retired emeritus professor of English and his book of essays, Devotions to the … Continue reading
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Knowing when to stop… Watts on Haiku
For anyone with even a passing interest in haiku, this lecture by Zen master Alan Watts is nothing short of enlightening. In fact, for any artist wanting to clear their head, Watts’ is refreshingly direct and profound. So sit back, … Continue reading
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Friday Night Lights Project: Week #6
Time to flick the Friday night switch and light up your monitors. This week the three of us heat things up, with a surge of passion. And while you are reading, don’t forget to check out Cindy’s blog to view … Continue reading
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