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Who Are We Being?
My friend and fellow poet Jim Keller (not this, much better known, Jim Keller) introduced me to this beautiful talk by Benjamin Zander—just one of many amazing presentations and programs on Ted, a site devoted to “ideas worth spreading.” Zander’s ideas concern classical music, but much of what he says—especially his insight into the connection between the structures of music and the emotional lives of listeners—is applicable to the practice of poetry as well.Read More
Joseph Hutchison, Colorado Poet Laureate 2014-2019, has published 20 collections of poems and edited or co-edited three poetry anthologies. He currently directs two master’s-level programs for University College at the University of Denver: Professional Creative Writing and Arts & Culture Management. Joe lives with his wife, Melody Madonna, in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado, the city where he was born. 
