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James W. McLaughlin was a California poet whose work celebrated community, history, faith, and humor. A longtime resident of Belmont, he served as the city’s first Poet Laureate. He was also President of the Ina Coolbrith Circle and the California Writers Club, Peninsula Branch, and founded the annual Jack London Writers Conferences. His poems, articles,Continue reading “James W. McLaughlin”

Lauren Merritt served as Poet Laureate of Valley Presbyterian Church of Portola Valley, California. He was a retired aerospace electrical engineer whose career began with earning both a BSEE and an MSE from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. Over the course of his professional life, his designs quite literally reached beyond Earth, circlingContinue reading “Lauren Merritt”

Tatiana Lyulkin is a Ukraine-born, New York-bred poet and playwright living in San Mateo County. She writes poetry in three languages (English, Russian, and Ukrainian) and has been published in many magazines. She also writes religious poetry. Poem on Belonging THE CITY OF DREAMS Wake up,Wake up and go homeTo East Palo Alto—A secret placeWithinContinue reading “Tatiana Lyulkin”

Lynnette Vega is a native Californian. She has lived in New York City, New Jersey, and for the last 50 years in the beautiful town of La Honda in the Santa Cruz mountains. She is an artist and art therapist. Most of her work life has been centered around facilitating groups for older adults andContinue reading “Lynnette Vega”

Cordelia Naumann is a digital project manager and information developer in San Bruno, California. Her first poetry collection, Ghostpins (2021), is an exploration of what it is to recover from the experience of losing her siblings to violent and tragic deaths, growing up with abuse and addiction, and a loss of self and friendship. AsContinue reading “Cordelia Naumann”

Lois Fried is an aspiring poet who loves being in the company of other inspiring poets. She is a member of the California Poetry Society, a regular open mic reader of the Belmont California Library Poetry Group, and Poetry Nights Online (formally, Café Zoe Open Mic, Menlo Park). Lois has served as a judge forContinue reading “Lois Fried”

Allen Bustos is a poet, spoken word and hip hop artist, lyricist, social justice advocate, and educator through the veteran nonprofit Pin@y Educational Partnerships. He is also a member of the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission, engaging in policy advocacy work in support of culturally-responsive programs and resources for system-impacted youth. HeContinue reading “Allen Bustos”