Category Archives: Good Reads and Writes

JP Reads Silent(ish) Reading Party

Posted on March 26, 2015 by HomenDunRoamin

JP Reads, first launched in the fall of 2012, is a community-wide literary celebration that joins together the Jamaica Plain (JP) neighborhood of Boston to read a single book by hosting an author talk, varied events and shared discussions addressing … Continue reading →

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GAMBA Zine: “One Coffee to Go”

Posted on February 27, 2015 by HomenDunRoamin

“In October, we moved into a larger apartment in a triple-decker on a treeless, trash-strewn block miles from any hope of gentrification. With no furniture to fill the empty spaces, we stacked your books to make a coffee table and … Continue reading →

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Namaste

Posted on January 28, 2015 by HomenDunRoamin

“Sonam’s village is nestled in a steep valley beside a river pregnant with monsoon rains. Dogs, children, and chickens tumble over each other between narrow rows of houses. The Himalayas hide behind the clouds.” Excerpt from “Namaste” by Debka Colson. … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Whales

Posted on November 17, 2013 by HomenDunRoamin

There have been many times in my life when I believed the main reason I was put on this earth was to learn patience. Often, the second I walk out the door following a job interview, I long desperately to … Continue reading →

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Will You Still Read Me When I’m 64?

Posted on October 23, 2013 by HomenDunRoamin

I admit I have not done any statistical research, but it seems to me that there are many more contests, periodicals, agents and publishing companies out there looking for new young writers than new old writers. I’ve heard it said … Continue reading →

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Plum Island

Posted on October 1, 2013 by HomenDunRoamin

The sea breeze at Plum Island was cold enough to numb my skin, though the sun was warm. We sat on a log and ate french bread and cheese and grapes. I’d wanted to visit that place for 40 years. … Continue reading →

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Construction Magazine

Posted on July 12, 2013 by HomenDunRoamin

One of my poems– Mariachis of Garibaldi— was published yesterday in a beautiful online magazine called “Construction.” I encourage readers to check out their site. This is how the editors describe the magazine: Construction is a political, cultural, and literary online magazine … Continue reading →

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JP Reads Flash Fiction Contest

Posted on June 19, 2013 by HomenDunRoamin

This post is especially for residents of Boston:

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The Sunday Paper

Posted on June 16, 2013 by HomenDunRoamin

I don’t understand why some people prefer to read the news online. I like the ritual of walking to the corner store to buy a Sunday paper, coming home to pour myself a cup of coffee, and flipping through the … Continue reading →

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Fading Light

Posted on April 27, 2013 by HomenDunRoamin

Open to Interpretation is a juried book competition of photography, poetry and prose. In the words of publisher Clare O’Neill, “A good photograph tells a story. But it tells a slightly different story to every viewer. Open to Interpretation’s publications … Continue reading →

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