[Tim Murphy]

First review of MS/FT: http://bismarcktribune.com/entertain...cc4c03286.html

Solheim wrote a pretty negative review of Ploughshare eleven years ago, but either he's grown up or I have. Probably both!

[Maryann Corbett]

A very good review, Tim, and I'm glad to see it.

[Catherine Chandler]

Nice review, Tim. Now, if only someone would take my review of your Hunter's Log . . .

[Gail White]

Delighted to see such a fine review. I'm making my way through the book now with great pleasure.

PS: At my favorite local restaurant, the owner is always putting up the ribbons that his retriever wins, including one from North Dakota. I don't suppose Feeney goes in much for shows and ribbons, but I would guess that he holds the North Dakota Duck-Fetching Record.

[Tim Murphy]

Dove fetching record, Gail. Feeney rarely hunts ducks. It's a nice little review, but it really doesn't hold a candle to what Catherine has to say.

[Ian Hoffman]

Tim--I just bought the book and am excitedly waiting.

[Ned Balbo]

Great to see this thoughtful review. Now I have to get the book!

[Adam Elgar]

Congratulations, Tim. A noble project.

[Tim Murphy]

Thanks, Ian, Adam and Ned. I'm intrigued that Solheim suggests that "novice readers of poetry" begin by reading the hunting section in each of the volumes. Of course, in North Dakota one can presume a thorough knowledge of hunting from the novice reader of poetry!

I am very fortunate to have found Dakota Institute. In the next couple of years we hope to bring out many books of poetry, mostly from Spherians who live in the West, which is our sphere of interest.

[David Rosenthal]

Nice review. I am putting it my Christmas list.

David R.