Hello. Happy new month! March is here. I’ve been lazy and indulgent, per usual, but here’s some news. Last weekend I went to Sulzer Library in my old neck of the woods and finally met Daniel Cleary in person. It was a pleasure to hear him read his poems, and he finished with a song! I've featured some of his poetry (such as "Fireside" and "More Snow") and paintings on this site. So glad to shake his hand! I got two of his books—The Green Ribbon (Enright House) and A … [Read more...]
Links to new work by Somlo, Silesky, Rodley
Hey there. It’s already the fifteenth of February and I haven’t checked in with you yet this month. That’s because I have nothing new to report about me. But here’s what’s happening with some people we know. Big congrats to Patty Somlo for Hairway to Heaven, her latest book. It is available from Cherry Castle Publishing. Here's how it's described: "The interconnected stories featured in this book specifically, boldly, and tenderly are rooted in her experiences living in … [Read more...]
Rare moon, new month, Stephen Crane
I can’t let January end without posting. It’s been a tough month for some, what with the flu, the current news, and the fact that there were five Monday mornings to wake up to in January. Tonight three lunar events take place: a blood moon, a super moon, and a blue moon, giving us a Super Blue Blood Moon. Unfortunately Chicago is not well-placed to witness this rare event. But I'm hoping the moon will still have its positive effect on us! I’ve been hibernating. I know … [Read more...]
Highland Park Poetry’s 2018 challenge—deadline January 29
In the northern suburb of Highland Park, Jennifer Dotson works hard for poetry--organizing readings, exhibits, and contests, such as this year’s challenge in which poets of all ages are invited to submit original poetry in response to: Electricity (in honor of the 75th anniversary of Nikolas Tesla’s death) Monsters (in honor of the 300th anniversary of publication of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s Frankenstein) A Golden Shovel Poem (a poetic form created by Terrence … [Read more...]
2018 starts with two new poetry books
Hey there! Happy New Year! Hope your year has gotten off to a good start. Hope you are keeping snug. There are two new books of poetry that might interest you. Solace in So Many Words contributor and Evanston poet Susan Spaeth Cherry has a new book--Sackcloth and Silk: New and Selected Poems. She will be reading from this collection Thursday, January 11 at 7 pm at the Community Meeting Room of Evanston Public Library. Copies of Sackcloth and Silk will be available … [Read more...]
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