I usually stay in touch with Eratosphere friends via Facebook, but I thought I'd check in here with an update since so many folks were kind enough to share words of support a few months back.
The day after Christmas, I was offered a job as a visiting faculty member in the MFA in Creative Writing and Environment Program at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. I started the position in January &, fortunately, since Jane is on sabbatical, we were able to head out together & share the experience.
I'm currently teaching 2 poetry workshops -- one for undergrads & one at the graduate level -- and getting to know the program & the area. It's not an opportunity I'd have expected in the days I wrote that piece for
Catholic Higher Education Advocate.
A big "thank-you" to everyone who contacted me here or privately to offer encouragement. Your messages meant a lot!
For info on the program:
http://www.engl.iastate.edu/creative...d-environment/