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...]
This Sunday 11/24: Chicago Book Expo
I just made my payment to exhibit this Sunday at the Chicago Book Expo and I encourage you all to come, not necessarily to buy Solace in So Many Words (though I won't discourage that) but to see all the great events planned. Plus the venue is cool; it's a site from Chicago's Hollywood Days. Here are the facts: When: Sunday, November 24, from 11-5 Where: St. Augustine College, 1345 W. Argyle, Chicago, which was once the site of Charlie Chaplin's historic Essanay … [Read more...]