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readings, events, happenings

Modern Love

Love Brian Rea’s leopards for my essay in today’s New York Times.

Of Being Numerous (for Chuck)

There are things We live among ‘and to see them Is to know ourselves’. -George Oppen

Elizabeth Alexander

Let this serve as a belated shout out to Elizabeth Alexander, who was the Steiren Arts Series speaker at Trinity a few weeks back. An original voice, a generous spirit, and a kick-ass teacher, she was like a visiting writer trifecta.  Of course she read the inaugural poem. She also read this favorite of mine. Ars

Summer Reading

Summer means less running, and much more reading. My stack of recent keepers includes. Memory and Enthusiasm – W.S. DiPiero The Lost Alphabet – Lisa Olstein To Build My Shadow a Fire: The Poetry and Translations of David Wevill: ed. Michael McGriff The Wedding Dress – Fanny Howe Heaven: Our Enduring Fascination With The Afterlife