Solace in a Book

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Hey there.  Hope all is well with you. Mark your calendar for Book Fort's winter Pop Up Book Fair presented by Curbside Splendor, which will be held Sunday, November 8th, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm at Empty Bottle (1035 N Western). This is a great event and always a lot of fun.  You get to support Chicago's literary talents and enjoy a tasty beverage (I've heard the Bloody Marys are great). There may still be spaces available for exhibitors -- contact Catherine Eves (catherine … [Read more...]

Guest Blog: Laura Rodley “Burdocks”

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Howdy When I wrote Laura Rodley that I wanted to post "Burdocks," she replied that the timing was apt since the burdocks are blooming now. I also asked for photos since I don't have any pics of horses; I was so glad I did because she provided a photo of her horse Cinnamon who is beset with burrs. She also provided photographs from the 90th Annual Chincoteague Pony Penning.  If you'd like to learn more about Chincoteague ponies, read Laura's articles "Chincoteague Pony … [Read more...]

Massachusetts State Poetry & Amy Dengler Memorial Poetry Contest

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“Sweetness comes from the baker’s hands, / the art of rising from generations / making their way in the world. The making / begins with breaking the egg, / releasing the small sun within, stirring . . ..” These words from “Portuguese Sweet Bread” introduced me to Amy Dengler from Gloucester, MA. She is one of the contributors to Solace in So Many Words who has passed away. As I reported in January 2012, Amy’s fellow poets in the Wordcrafters chapter of the Massachusetts … [Read more...]

Glimpse of solace: the promise in a blossom

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I could tell you I’ve been working on a blog, but that wouldn’t be entirely true. Sure, I wrote one, but it has sat untouched for more than a week. Spring has interfered. So I will leave you with these two recent photos that promise of more to come. … [Read more...]