Every human being is creative.

We all use our creative gifts all day, every day, when we turn our thoughts into words.

And while the act of creation seems shrouded in mystery, that is all songwriters, poets and artists ever…

Change is not a threat
to our way of life but proof
that we are alive

Ever wake up and realize that you’ve been praying to the wrong God?

That you have been confusing the thrill of ticking things off…

We had a SPECTACULAR Haiku Milieu Concert at The Venue on Saturday night, celebrating the release of my new tiny book, “The Come Back.” 

But don't take my word for it! Here's a few photos from friends:

Friday was the book release concert for my new pocket-size book of haiku, “The Come Back” at FitzGerald's Sidebar. 

Obviously, it required new tights.

In an out-of-the-blue switcheroo, the weather necessitated a rapid change in artistic personnel, as the…

This week has held a great deal of pain for our country, and for many of us personally. Some are bearing unimaginable costs for following their conscience. 

In moments like these, it feels especially important that we care for ourselves…

WOW! With your support and encouragement, 2025 was a very good year for Haiku Milieu:

 155 haiku and image pairings published

 67 artists featured in Haiku Milieu concerts

 54 Haiku Milieu email newsletters published

 46 new songs inspired by Haiku…

Hello from the conclusion of a wonderful tour that embodied the joy of the season, from the audience to the songs to the proprietors and back around again and again in a golden circle twice as powerful as the weather…

oh my heart, listen

the stories you tell yourself

are not who you are

stories are like ghosts

the only way they have life

is if you let them

they will block the sun

make you think they define you

…