


Community Conversations: An Interview with Dr. Marlene Sotelo, the Executive Director of Els for Autism
Dr. Sotelo is the Executive Director of Els for Autism in Jupiter, Florida. I have known her for more than 20 years, and it's my pleasure to introduce you to her in this exclusive interview!

Community Conversations: Let’s Meet Derek Rhoades-DiLiberti!
Derek graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology degree from Florida Atlantic University. He is one of my best friends, and he is currently doing a lot of interesting things. Without further ado, here is our interview!

The Journey
It's Mental Health Awareness Month. Here's a poem about the value of human life, written many years ago when I was in a very dark place. The goal of this work is to discourage suicide and address clinical depression.

What’s Up, Doc?
I hope parodying Looney Tunes is alright. Thank you, Bugs Bunny!

Biology 101 Is Now in Session
The following poem discusses the dangers of Darwinism if it is taken too far: How social Darwinism promotes eugenics. This poem is not meant to be taken literally. It was also inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem, “Cultural Exchange”.

The Trauma Counterattack
Trauma, The agony of memories missed, Locked in an invisible vault Until the end of time. Amnesia, Fantasia, The thoughts that were once my own Have lives of their own […]

On Food: A Basic Biological Guide to Healthy Eating
It’s finally October, which means winter is around the corner. This time of year is defined by falling leaves, schoolwork, and the arrival of cold weather. The change of seasons […]