Natasha Trethewey, Cherry Springs State Park And Painting Faces Of The Homeless.

The Library of Congress describes the position of U.S. poet laureate as being “the nation’s official lightning rod for the poetic impulse of Americans.” Natasha Trethewey is the newest individual to be named such.

Whether you’re a hard-core amateur astronomer or someone who appreciates being able to see the stars, Cherry Springs State Park is a place to be.

Stuart Perlman is a psychologist, who in his spare time paints the homeless of Venice Beach.