“Poets are damned… but see with the eyes of angels.” — Allen Ginsberg I look down and see a smiling … More
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The Maple Moon Newsletter
Are you interested in garish opinions? Do you like to read about Literature? Are you interested in the history of … More
The Maple Moon: My Food Writing Substack
Anyone who knows me knows I love food. It’s an inside joke between us all. I primarily write Poetry and … More
On Losing Hope and Those Who Lack Empathy
Ever since I can remember, I have had grand plans. I come from an ambitious family, so rising the ladder … More
Books I’ve Enjoyed Recently in Photos
The Lover by Marguerite Duras — I’ve said it once, and I will say it again. The French know how … More
On The Vanities of Competitive Reading
January 2022 — Ah, yes, I will take on this personal experiment. I, Courtenay, will record the books I read … More
The Failed Devil’s Dinner Party: Vol.1 — On The Misplacement of Joy
Author’s Note: A few months ago, I painstakingly put together a little chapbook of essays for a very specific project … More
Artists and Symposiums
I have always experienced ageism. I pride myself on my intelligence and knowledge of different subjects, which has been acquired … More
Books I Read in March
For the first half of the month, I hadn’t completed any books. But, I soon changed that. My life is … More
I Was on BBC Radio!
In the U.K., there is something called BBC Upload. Now, most are aware of the BBC as they are a … More