About this episode

Richard Stimac discusses his journey from business to massage therapy, the significance of clear writing, and the art of tango dancing.

Poet, massage therapist, and tango dancer Ricard Stimac talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. After years in the business and marketing world, Stimac, seeking more meaningful work, became a massage therapist. Stimac emphasizes the importance of clear writing, muses on the beauty of intentionality in words and movement, and offers an inside look at the world of tango dancing. Richard’s poem, Autumn Notes , appears in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review . Richard on Facebook _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Ford Lucken

Guest: Richard Stimac

Topics covered

• poetry
• tango dancing
• massage therapy
• writing
• intentionality

Keywords

• Richard Stimac
• Melissa Ford Lucken
• poetry
• tango
• massage therapy
• intentionality
• Washington Square Review

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Square Review

Books & works: Autumn Notes

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