Poets speak truth into chaos. I count my Self among their number!

Author: rootfolks

Peace, Gratitude, Respect! OGT 25 began here in Ithaca, NY, on March 21st—one week beyond my 80th SoulDay. "OGT" stands for OctoGenarian (8th Generation) Tour, a journey through sound, spirit, and sacred engagement.  Now that we've completed the Ithaca leg of the

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OCTOGENARIAN TOUR — ITHACA NEW YORK   GIAC ELDERS Friday March 21 Elder’s breakfast reading  - breakfast at 9 with 9:45-10 reading   SOUTHSIDE Friday March 21 two workshops with young ones followed by dinner with the kids.   BUFFALO BOOKS Saturday, March 22 Noon gathering of poets at  Buffalo Books.   DURLAND ALTERNATIVES LIBRARY Sunday,

OctoGenarian Tour Sojourning Collective Poetikz Two weeks ago, We launched the OctoGenarian Tour, stepping out on a sojourn that will test my endurance & reveal the possible. For the next 13 months, I’m nomadding multiple cities with meaning & a message