Mary Panza

Mary Panza has been a mainstay on the Albany Poetry scene since 1988. She has been witness to countless open mics, naked poets, fires, drunks, chapbooks, career changes, organizations (both coming and going), festivals and great poetry and spoken word. She hosted a long running open mic, POETS SPEAK LOUD from 2005-2020. She had her publishing heyday through out the 1990’s including collaborations with poet Gina Grega and Paul Weinman. She now writes an infrequent blog, Housewife Tuesday and continues to write poetry and perform. Her passion for poetry and performance has allowed her to feature the next generation of amazing poets through the Hudson Valley Writer Guild.
Mary Panza

Housewife Tuesday – Yes, My Girl…

Mary Panza is back, teaching her daughter the importance of faith, the innocence of childhood, and that there truly is a Santa Claus.

Mary Panza

Housewife Tuesday – 13 Things

It’s all over Facebook. People are posting “Things You Didn’t Know About Me”. Finding herself incredibly interesting, here is Mary’s list.

Mary Panza

Housewife Tuesday – We Talk Real Loud!

Mary Panza’s niece was born this week. The new addition to the family was welcomed into the world the only way the Panza’s know how to do it…loud.

Housewife Tuesday – I Hate Homework

The new Core Curriculum standards have been in the news lately and our very own Mary Panza has a few things to say about that and homework.

Housewife Tuesday – Hitting the Fan

The last two weeks have been eventful. Mary Panza has had conversations about feelings, had to bring the wrath of God upon her girl and more.

Mary Panza at LarkTavern

Housewife Tuesday – How We Do

Mary Panza talks about love, loss, family, and the traditions that keep us going in the toughest times in this edition of Housewife Tuesday.

Mary Panza

Housewife Tuesday – Crafty

Mary Panza is not a crafty type of lady. So when her daughter bought a Rainbow Loom to make bracelets, Mary used it for a different purpose.

Scotch On The Rocks - Okko Pyykko

Housewife Tuesday – Tripping

Mary is getting ready to go on a trip. While packing her suitcase and figuring out what to bring she realizes she knows nothing about traveling.

Mary Panza at LarkTavern

Housewife Tuesday – TGIW

Mary Panza doesn’t like the outdoors without a lot of bug spray and cocktails. In this edition of Housewife Tuesday, Mary lets you know why.

Housewife Tuesday – My Stories

Capri’s mother (Capri senior) had one of the best quotes I have ever heard, “TV, what else is there?”  I have to agree.  I’m no intellectual.  The days of thinking