Crow's Feet: Life As We Age
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Crow's Feet: Life As We Age
“Put Yourself Out There”: Jean Feldeisen Shares Her Eventful Life Through Powerful Poetry
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In her 76 years, Jean Feldeisen’s done so many different things so well, it’s almost hard to imagine: philosophy student, social worker, virtuoso pianist, first-class cook and caterer, psychotherapist, writer, and now, poet. She’s also seen her share of triumph and tragedy, good times and bad. In her latest book of poetry, South Jersey Sand, Jean’s work spans generations, a vast range of emotions, and miles of Jersey shoreline, reflecting on family history, the poignancy of childhood memories, the beauty of the natural world, the profound (and sometimes, heart-breaking) relationships in her life, and much more. Join host Betsy Allen as she talks to Jean about making meaning from her rich life through her poetry. And if you’re feeling inspired by her work, Jean offers some advice on how you can get started “putting yourself out there” with poems of your own.
Show Notes
You can order Jean’s books here:
South Jersey Sand: A Memoir in Poetry
Not All Are Weeping
From The Main Street Rag Online Bookstore
Catching Fireflies by Argy Nestor and Jean Feldeisen, a collaboration of art and poetry. Contact Jean at empowermepeople@gmail.com to order.
You can also learn more about Jean and read her writing here:
Visit Jean’s website: https://jeanfeldeisen.com/
On Medium: Jean Anne Feldeisen
On Substack: jeananne.substack.com