Dr. Janet Hoult
Facing the Music
strong>[Editor’s Note: It has been long months since the scholarly mistress of poetry has graced our pages with her soothing rhythms, often underpinned by flying sparks of humor. You may contact Dr. Hoult at HOULTight@aol.com for information about her book “Body Parts, A Collection of Poems About Aging.” Now sit back and sup from a gleaming cup of couplets, a tailored romantic fit for the day after Valentine’s.]
Hometown Mediation Options That Residents Should Know About
[Editor’s Note: A retired professor and accomplished poet, Dr. Hoult is an expert on landlord-tenant mediation, and she offered the following views at last night’s City Council meeting.]
Begorrah, Our Favorite Poetess Raises a Few Irish Toasts
[Author’s Note: I will be reading these to my poetry group this morning in honor of the soon-to-be-upon-us St. Patrick's Day. The introductory stanzas are mine, but the others are Irish toasts that have been around for many years.]
What Happened to Healthcare Reform?
Here are a couple of political limericks written by Robert Keating, a member of our Green Poets group in Santa Monica.
Sick Systems
Although I may be broken down
And find it hard to keep a frown
From off my face
And smile with grace
Po
And find it hard to keep a frown
From off my face
And smile with grace
Po
Haunting Silence Where There Used to be Laughter
To our many friends in Culver City:
On Dec. 18, granddaughters Julia (age 2) and Catherine (age 4) were laid to rest at Mt. Sinai Cemetery after having been murdered by Charley’s ex-wife.
We are still working on funeral arrangements for their mother, Charley’s daughter Liza.
We want to thank you all for your support and condolences and remind you to cherish your loved ones and give them hugs right now.
Janet and Charley Hoult
On Dec. 18, granddaughters Julia (age 2) and Catherine (age 4) were laid to rest at Mt. Sinai Cemetery after having been murdered by Charley’s ex-wife.
We are still working on funeral arrangements for their mother, Charley’s daughter Liza.
We want to thank you all for your support and condolences and remind you to cherish your loved ones and give them hugs right now.
Janet and Charley Hoult
In Honor of Those Who Served, Bravely
[A note from the author: Here is a poem I wrote last year. It did not come to mind until I was in a heated discussion with some folks in Santa Monica about the military.
Tender Loving Caregivers
[Editor’s Note: Community activist Catherine Yanda asked Dr. Hoult, Culver City’s premier poet, to write a poem for National Caretakers Month. A proclamation will be presented to hometown caretakers at tonight’s 7 o’clock City Council meeting at City Hall. This tribute poem will be read at the meeting.]
Hoult and Zeidman Say Thanks for the Parcel Tax
[Editor’s Note: Sunny, and relieved, congratulatory messages were crisscrossing Culver City this mornng following the huge victory of Measure EE, the parcel tax. Needing a two-thirds vote for passage, it attracted 74.5%. Dr. Janet Hoult, Culver City’s resident poetess, promptly penned a proper ribbon-and-bow thank you. Scott Zeidman, co-chair of the Yes on Measure EE campaign, appended a few comments, too.]
School Board Trick or Treat
Election Day and Hallowe’en
With just a few days in between
Goblins try to plague our sleep
As we decide who’s “trick or treat”
With just a few days in between
Goblins try to plague our sleep
As we decide who’s “trick or treat”
