This is a spoken and written poem for all women, and the people who love them. What is equity, diversity, inclusion if we don’t embrace these traits within — equity in our mind / diversity of our bodies / including ourselves in our good deeds…It is never too late for more love!

California Poets in the Schools, Mendocino County Office of Education and the Arts Council of Mendocino County announce the 2024 Youth Poet Laureate,Mendocino High School Junior Frej Barty. Frej is ready to start his term as Mendocino County’s second ever Youth Poet Laureate. Frej is an aspiring filmaker, cinematographer, and general multi-hyphenate…

Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life…

Our outgoing Mendocino County Youth Poet Laureate Sidney Regelbrugge has released her first collection of poetry: Questions Asked in the Midst of Midnight. Entering senior at Point Arena High School, Sidney has plans to continue writing and plans to help mentor the new poet laureate when they are chosen in November 2023…Stay tuned for her book reading announcements and more…

Tune into KGUA’s Cartwheel on the Sky at 7pm on Saturday August 5 when host Blake More will interview Sonoma County author and poet Steve Trenam. They will be discussing Trenam’s life as professor, his literary leadership and his latest book, as this fine poet weaves his quirky, intelligent poetry…

Tune into KGUA’s Cartwheel on the Sky at 7pm on Saturday June 3 when host Blake More celebrates the successful end of the 2022-23 school year with a show featuring the literary voices of K-12 students in Mendocino County. Voices you will hear include 3-8 students Manchester Elementary School, 3-8 students from Pacific Community Charter School, as well as some

On Saturday, May 6, from 7-7:30, Cartwheels on the Sky with Blake More features part 4 down poetry lane, featuring Silent Motif, Conference of the Poets, a compilation poetry CD put together by poet Kirk Lumplin with Berkeley Musicians Robert Keller and Paul Mills, as well as Nymphya…part 4 of 4! The last one.

Here are a few of my poem movies from YouTube. It is by no means an exhaustive list, as there are many more. I am working on creating some sort of an archive, and most likely will eventually self-host, but for now, I’m offering a few chestnuts to warm your soul…

On Saturday, February 4, from 7-7:30, Cartwheels on the Sky with Blake More features for yet another trip down poetry lane, this time featuring Silent Motif, Conference of the Poets, a compilation poetry CD put together by poet Kirk Lumplin with Berkeley Musicians Robert Keller and Paul Mills, as well as Nymphya…part 1 of 2…

Tune into KZYX&Z’s Be More Now program at 7pm on Thursday, February 2 for a conversational blend of painting, process and artistic discovery with artist Lauren Sinnott. Lauren and Blake will be discussing Lauren’s bright life and colorful contributions to the Mendocino county urban landscape, including her block long history mural in Ukiah…

Tune into KZYX&Z’s Be More Now program at 7pm on Thursday, January 5 for yet another trip down poetry lane, this time featuring Silent Motif, Conference of the Poets, a compilation poetry CD put together by poet Kirk Lumplin with Berkeley Musicians Robert Keller and Paul Mills, as well as Nymphya…

On Saturday, December 3, from 7-7:30, Cartwheels on the Sky with Blake More features Anchor Bay writer/poet/teacher and radio host Mark Stanford Gross. We’ll will be discussing Gross’s writing and how he inspires others to find the impetus to explore and express themselves through creative writing…

Tune into KZYX&Z’s Be More Now program at 7pm on Thursday, December 1 when host Blake More will interview Mendocino County writer/poet/teacher and radio host Mark Stanford Gross. We’ll will be discussing Gross’s writing and how he inspires others to find the impetus to explore…