I'd like to take a side trip to talk about the Barefoot Review.

The Barefoot Review publishes original written work by people who have or have had physical difficulties in their lives, from cancer to seizures, Alzheimer's to Lupus. It is also a place for caretakers, families, significant others and friends to write about their experiences and relationships to the person. Having a place of free expression is a vital part to being able to live with an illness.


I have submitted several poems to the Barefoot Review, which have been accepted.  That's lovely and all, but the real positive here is in the existence of the Barefoot Review, which allows people who are otherwise marginalized by society have a voice in the literary market.


So, I'm asking my faithful readers to stop by, leave a comment, make a donation, spread the word on facebook or otherwise help support the Barefoot Review.