"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." Samuel Beckett in Worstward Ho Last night before turning in, I checked my Facebook page to find that writer Okla Elliot posted this quote. I immediately wanted to post it here. I know I need a reminder to keep trying. Maybe you do too. … [Read more...]
Celebrating Poetry in Chicago
Chicago is a literary town. This month the focus is on poetry--there's so much to do and see and hear. Sunday, April 7 at 1:30 pm is the 16th Annual Women’s International Open reading at Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee. Hosted by Nina Corwin, the event will feature Xanath Caraza, Kelly Davio, Marty McConnell, Simone Muench, Amy Newman and Rita Mae Reese. Marcia Pradzinski will be reading her poetry on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 pm at THE NEW STUDIO located at … [Read more...]