David Whyte
	David is a poet and humanist. He uses his own work, and that of others, to stir us to have the courageous conversations that will enable us to live - really live. www.davidwhyte.com

Jose Luis Avila
	Jose Luis Avila is a talented cook, wonderful raconteur, artist, poet and gifted potter. View his work at www.simplegiftspottery.com

Richard Strozzi-Heckler
	Richard Strozzi-Heckler holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, is a 6th Degree black belt in Aikido, and has been teaching somatic coaching, aikido, and leadership over the last twenty-five years. He is co-founder of the Lomi School, Strozzi Institute, and the Two Rock Aikido dojo. www.strozziinstitute.com/

Joseph Ross Angelella
	http://jrangelella.blogspot.com/ Way cool blog from one of the great bennington MFA writers

Joe Stracci
	The next Don DeLillo http://www.joestracci.com/