Bird’s Thumb

Towhee_0049The new issue of Bird’s Thumb is now available — and includes my poem, “Spotted Towhee.”

This is especially timely as my poem is about my brother, and today is my brother’s last day at work — he is retiring and moving back back home, to a house on the farm where we grew up. Happy retirement, Eric!

Scroll down to see the announcement of the Elegy reading tomorrow at Edmonds Bookshop.

 

Reading this coming Saturday!

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The Edmonds Book Shop
Invites you to an Afternoon of Poetry
Saturday, February 6 at Noon

Poets and Poetry on Elegy:
Remembering, Healing, Celebrating, Honoring

featuring local poets
John Wright, Holly Hughes, Bethany Reid, and Priscilla Long.

Edmonds Book Shop
111 5th Ave South
Edmonds, WA  98020
425-775-2789
For directions and a map, please check the website:
http://www.edmondsbookshop.com/

Building a Boat

51DOV1q0DHL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_My dear friend Paul Marshall is giving a reading at the Freeland branch of Sno-Isle Libraries. I’m going!

Event Type: Books and Authors

Age Group(s): Adults
Date: 2/1/2016
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM

Description:
How was he to have known a simple question asked by an inquisitive young grandson would rekindle a long postponed dream and start a cascade of ruminations on war, marriage, working class conflicts and boat building? Join author Paul Marshall for a discussion of his book “Building a Boat: Lessons of a 30-Year Project.”


Library:
Freeland Library
Location: Freeland Meeting Room

Please see my “Upcoming Events” Tab for other goings-on.

Meet the Author: Paul Marshall

Event Type: Books and Authors
Age Group(s): Adults
Date: 2/1/2016
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM

Description:
 How was he to have known a simple question asked by an inquisitive young grandson would rekindle a long postponed dream and start a cascade of ruminations on war, marriage, working class conflicts and boat building? Join author Paul Marshall for a discussion of his book “Building a Boat: Lessons of a 30-Year Project.”

Library: Freeland Library
Location: Freeland Meeting Room

LIVING FROM THE HEART: HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS & THE CHAKRAS

CAM00262My friend Margaret Riordan and I are planning to teach another class on writing, the heart, and connection. Margaret has a lot of information about the chakra system that she is eager to share, and I’m itching to get you writing.

We have a lovely flyer that I can forward to you if you email me. The class will be in Olympia. Even if you can’t make it, I hope you’ll forward this announcement to anyone you know who may be interested.

Dates: Six weeks, meeting three Saturday afternoons, 2-5:00, February 13, 27, and March 12.

Location: Physical Therapy and Pilates in downtown Olympia. (http://fusionolympia.net/directions/)

Cost: $55.00 per session. $150.00 when paid prior to the first class.

Contact: Bethany at bethany.alchemy@gmail.com or Margaret at (425) 373-6118.