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Day Twelve, NaPoWriMo

At the Poetry Reading (after Billy Collins) Listening to his poems and to the audience laughing and giving that singular sound of recognition, I wanted someone to read my poems so I could hear that inhalation. After, he took questions. … Continue reading

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Altan – St. Patrick’s Eve

Last night Mom and I headed up to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall to enjoy the great music of Altan. They are a wonderful band and put on a good show and they had a very appreciative audience. I … Continue reading

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Happy Mothers Day

Nothing we can ever do repays what our Mom does for us but that’s ok. We can keep hoping to be as giving. Billy Collins reads his poem, The Lanyard.

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