Hey, hey, hey. Last night I went to the Raven Theatre to see The Assembled Parties, a play written by Richard Greenberg (directed by Cody Estle). It’s about relationships over time. In Notes from the Dramaturg, I found a paragraph that had to do with solace, which I will share with you. Here’s what Stephen Johnson, the dramaturg, wrote: “As time wreaks havoc on our dreams we have no choice but to adjust our dreams to take account of the reality of our history. And … [Read more...]
Submission tips–donuts, Ella, submerging
Hey there. Can you believe February is almost over? It’s a short month and here in Chicago we experienced an especially Spring-y spell. I’ve had the cold congestion crud that’s being passed around these days. Hope you have been staying healthy. Here are some unique sounding calls for submissions, etc. Donuts. That’s the subject of an upcoming anthology by Terrapin Press, A Poetry Press. Details here. Ella Fitzgerald. The Ella @ 100 anthology is looking for a few more … [Read more...]
Laura Rodley “Madelyn”
Here in Chicago there is no snow on the ground, but some parts of the Northeast are experiencing a Snow Day. So that’s why this poem by Laura Rodley about a runner in the snowy woods seems appropriate. Thanks to Laura Rodley for letting me share her work here. Madelyn She runs without breaking the crust of snow, snow two feet deep, slick with ice, even glows in later sun but that’s not when she runs, her tracks lighter than deer who break through, … [Read more...]
February 1: new month, new start
Hello out there! I've had a heck of a time trying to think of what to post. I've been down in the dumps and looking for solace, and it's hard to come by these days. But it's February 1, and I hope to start fresh, with a new resolve. Today marks the birthday of one of my favorite poets, Langston Hughes. You can read more about his life and work at the Academy of American Poets and The Poetry Foundation. His poetry is not in the public domain so I cannot give you an … [Read more...]
Václav Havel, from Disturbing the Peace
Way back in November, my friend Beth shared this quote with me. I finally remembered to look it up and share it with you. Between 1985 and 1986 Václav Havel did a number of interviews with the Czech journalist Karel Hvížd’ala. The resulting book was called Long-Distance Interrogation; when it was published in English in 1990, it was titled Disturbing the Peace. From Disturbing the Peace: . . . [T]he kind of hope I often think about (especially in situations that are … [Read more...]
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