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About trying to find an appropriate container for grief in a world of mass-produced sentiment... my poem, "At Hobby Lobby, Choosing an Urn," is out now in Kansas City Review, Volume 21. [🎙️ Sound on to hear me read.]

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December 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Officially picked up my plaque for the 2025 Ephraim Tyler Poet of the Year award this weekend.

This honor was given earlier this year at Speak Poetry Fest by POETIC X, and picking it up this past Saturday (on Apollo’s birthday) felt like the perfect alignment.

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Outdoors in the sunlight, a woman in a floral print blouse beams with pride while holding a dark wood and gold plaque awarded to her as "Poet of the Year" at the 2025 Speak Poetry Fest. Fall-colored leaves and a chain-link fence are visible in the background.
December 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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St. Mary Parish came alive as students showcased their extraordinary talents in theater, united by the unwavering support of families and teachers.

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Larkin shines in Burberry High's Willy Wonka as St. Mary Parish celebrates student talent
Students honor supportive families during a showcase for St. Mary Parish theater programs.
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February 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM