“Maybe it was Milton or Caedmon who / first claimed the Tree of Knowledge held apples.” Originally published at the Purpled Nail.

A poem about the difference between creator and creation

A poem about the drama of creation

A poem about twins

A poem about words and concepts and scale.

Two poems from the first section of "In Beginning."

The first reading for Season 3, "In Beginning."

In this Season 3 overview, Joe announces the new series of truly weekly readings, the format for these readings, and the upcoming In Beginning poetry collection. Featured music for the season: Bach’s Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011 IV., “Sarabande.”

Joe reappears to announce the publication of his short story collection and read one selection, “Hero,” a flash fiction piece. Transcript: “Hero: 3rd Street and Yakima” We stood at attention when the car drew close, and one of the nieces even saluted. I wondered who taught her that—if it was Maria. Someone said, “This is… Continue reading S2E13 Hero/Book Announcement

This final episode of Season 2 is a two-parter: Joe ponders the Pentecost Plague as an American Plague and then comments on two stories of moral authority. Transcript (“Pentecost” essay): I am, as anyone listening or reading knows, a Christian. That word can mean many things, and increasingly few of them are doctrinal. It may… Continue reading S2E12 Pentecost