Infatuation vs. genuine feelings of love: Do you think you can tell the difference? If you're in the earliest stages of a relationship, this actually might be hard to do. But being able to recognize ...

On her new album, “Middle of Nowhere,” the singer toys with two of country music’s great themes: her home state of Texas, and ...

Love is often described as the most powerful force in the universe, influencing our thoughts, behaviors, and well-being in remarkable ways. From the warmth of a mother’s embrace to the deep bond ...

Murillo, a substitute teacher and graduate student, is the nephew of Roberto “Tex” Murillo, for whom the library at the new ...

In January, I wrote an ekphrastic poem, “Canopy over Milpas and Alphonse,” in response to Patricia Clarke’s photograph, “La ...

Writing love notes to your partner is a thoughtful way to remind your sweetheart that they're on your mind, no matter how long you and your partner have been together. “When you take the time to write ...

Paul Stojsavljevic Flores, a respected Chicano poet and activist, was invited by the Orange Coast College CLEEO Project to ...

It’s likely that Connie Jones Prince Dearden would be busy regardless of the recent celebrations by family and friends who keep knocking on her fuchsia door to wish her a happy birthday. Various ...

Most performers at the Uptown Poetry Slam get one poem; Del Valle, who made a surprise appearance for National Poetry Month, ...

During a time not unlike the one that ignited the historic founding of Chicano Park, thousands of people turned out Saturday at the iconic gathering space to celebrate their culture, stoke their ...

Maybe you woke up this morning haunted by the first four lines of W.H. Auden’s “The More Loving One” — or tickled by its tongue-in-cheek handling of existential dread. (Not ringing any bells? Click ...

Let’s memorize a poem! Not because it’s good for us or because we think we should, but because it’s fun, a mental challenge with a solid aesthetic reward. You can amuse yourself, impress your friends ...