Darling Nikki

As folks deservedly salute the late Nikki Giovanni this month, let us not forget her wonderful recordings in the early '70s. Albums like "Truth Is On Its Way," "The Way I Feel" and my favorite "Like A Ripple On A Pond" not only transported a young listener to new artistic heights but also allowed us to hear the music in the poetry as well as the poetry in the music.

Gleason's Blues

Here is my Jackie Gleason piece in the latest First of the Month: Melancholy Serenade – First of the Month

#21

Please check out my salute to the great Puerto Rican outfielder Roberto Clemente: Remember Clemente (Martín Espada and Richard Torres) – First of the Month

Goodnight, Irene

Here's my elegy on the multitalented Irene Cara for First of the Month: https://www.firstofthemonth.org/cara-mia/

Still Bill Withers

Here's my take on the great musician Bill Withers' career & passing for First Of The Month. https://www.firstofthemonth.org/still-bill/

New Year - Old Post

Beginning the new year with a link to my August 2017 post for First of the Month on the late, great Dick Gregory. http://www.firstofthemonth.org/dick-gregory-r-i-p/

The Dozens

Please check out my latest article "The Dozens - Trump For Dummies" from First Of The Month.

http://www.firstofthemonth.org/the-dozens-trump-for-dummies/