Instead of reading the news this morning, I wrote a poem about not reading the news. And I keep growing things, despite everything.

I just landed in San Salvador a little while ago, and I look forward to meeting with the team at the U.S. embassy to discuss the release of Mr. Abrego Garcia. I also hope to meet with Salvadoran officials and with Kilmar himself. He was illegally abducted and needs to come home.

Before the election, I warned that there is no safe haven under authoritarianism. If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone. Americans of conscience must stand against this now.

Thanks to @baltimorereview.bsky.social for publishing my poem “Capture” in their latest issue. A poem I wrote on my lunch break on trying to capture a photo of two deer. 🦌🦌 baltimorereview.org/spring_2025/...

We've been writing about the plummeting pollinator population for years. Nobody ever listens to us! And - while there isn't much we (individuals) can do to turn things around, here are two tips to help bees. 1. Stop using pesticides. ALL pesticides. 🐝 2. Grow native flowers, plants, and shrubs. 🌻

Overheard at AWP: Every time he submits something I’m like … here we go again … 🤣 #awp2025 #writers #editors

Cartoon by Ali Solomon (@alisolomain.bsky.social)

Crowd for the #standupforscience rally in Chicago continues to grow, filling a good chunk of Fed Plaza

Thank you to @riseupreview.bsky.social for publishing my new poem, “Petition,” one that is very close to my heart, my personal prayer for peace. www.riseupreview.org/hila-ratzabi

Just finished the first session of Songs of the Grass: Exploring Jewish Ecopoetry as the snow creates a blank canvas on the earth. We are creating a space to use words to repair & heal our broken world. As I wrote in my poem “How to Pray While the World Burns”: “The earth hears your prayer.”

Hey, teachers, in case no one told you today: you are beautiful.

I am finally writing and submitting poems again. Planning my spring veggie garden. Focusing on the good people doing good in the world. Finding the spaces available where I can plant my seeds. (Photos from the summer garden)

Who could have possibly predicted?

RESIST VIOLENT DELUSIONS. SIGN OUR PETITION. ✍️ omdi.me/dearcongress

We're so excited to host this workshop with Hila Ratzabi. It's not too late to sign up, so please register today!

Hila’s workshops are fantastic!

Applications for Yetzirah's 2025 Jewish Poetry Conference open this weekend, and will remain open until February 21! Find details, including a recording of our Conference Q&A - plus more information about recent and upcoming Yetzirah opportunities - through our latest newsletter: bit.ly/3PUJi4z

“Each and every grass has a song” —Rebbe Nachman of Bratslav Thrilled to be teaching “Songs of the Grass: Exploring Jewish Ecopoetry” for Yetzirah. Six Wednesdays in February, online, all sessions will be recorded in case you can’t attend live. Join me! yetzirahpoets.org/yprograms/so...

Gorgeous winter hike today 🌳🌳🌳🌳

Nothing is more important than empathy for another human being's suffering—not a career, not wealth, not intelligence, and certainly not status. We must feel for one another if we are to survive with dignity. ~ Audrey Hepburn

I couldn’t sleep last night so I made this “WTF MUSE” shirt and mug, and while I was at it, I decided to express my rage at AI by making a “Writer Not Robot” shirt and mug. I guess being quarantined with Covid in the basement will do that to you. Enjoy! wtfmuse.myshopify.com

Join me for what will be a fabulous reading of debut poets tomorrow night!! So excited to read with fellow June Road Press authors. I’ve read all their books and they are stunning. Hope to see you on Zoom! #poetry #poetryreading #debutpoets

A good day to make my first post. It’s my book birthday!!! Message me to order a signed copy with the fancy gold Nautilus Award sticker on it! Here’s me taking my book out on the town in Chicago to celebrate.