Debra R. Borys's Blog, page 28
May 9, 2012
Regrets
Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too many to mention. Not the lyrics to My Way. In fact, the opposite. Regrets so often rule my past, my present, my future. A summation of my life, an excuse to … Continue reading →
May 4, 2012
Poetry Heals
King 5 News in Seattle did a news piece on Pongo Poetry. My blog doesn’t have the capability to embed the video of the show, but I encourage you to click this link and listen to the 7:58 minute video. … Continue reading →
May 2, 2012
Tired of the Haterz
It seems every time there is an article on helping the homeless there are haters spitting and shaking their fists in the comments. Facts mean nothing to some people. Although I will admit sometimes it is difficult to know what … Continue reading →
April 29, 2012
Book of the Month Finalist
Today has been quite a day. My publisher sent me an email telling me a 5 star review of Painted Black had been posted at TBR Books. Then before I could come down from that, TBR books posted on my … Continue reading →
The Good Old Days
The article below specifically refers to reading and how people claim the internet and television has caused an illiterate society which no longer reads. I think the subject goes far beyond that. I’m as guilty as the next person of … Continue reading →
April 27, 2012
Why I Write
Darian Wilk recently posted a wonderful review of Painted Black, and also gave me an opportunity to write a guest post for her blog. In it, I explore what it was about the streets of Chicago and the people who … Continue reading →
Prison vs. Work
One of my Twitter followers @philip_parry has a blog that reveals his unique sense of humor. I am enjoying going through some of his old posts and came across this one which compares conditions at a new prison in the … Continue reading →
April 24, 2012
Writing this Blog
No, this post is not just an attempt to bribe you to visit my blog by posting a picture of a very cute babe. Not quite anyway. If I had wanted to do that, I would at least have picked … Continue reading →
April 22, 2012
Homeless Hotspots
What do you think of the recent controversy over the SXSW using the homeless as wi-fi hotspots? For the March weekend of the SXSW Interactive Festival, homeless individuals were paid at least $50 a day for a minimum of 5-6 … Continue reading →
April 20, 2012
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
I have driven by this building many times since I moved to West Seattle. It is opposite a park that has a skateboard setup and a wading pool filled with giggling children on hot summer days. I always thought it … Continue reading →
