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Topic: New moderator announcement
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Alex Pepple
Administrator Posts: 1122
From:San Jose, CA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted May 03, 2008 12:25 AM |
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Dear Eratosphereans,I bring you delightful news of our brand new moderator -- who is no stranger to any Sphere regulars, and, has been with us since those distant early days: drum rolls ... yes, it's a big welcome to Jennifer Reeser into Erato staffdom! She will be co-moderating the Metrical Poetry -- Deep End, with John Beaton who has done an exceptional job with that forum even after he had to wing it solo. Jennifer is an eminently competent Eratospherean who has already contributed so much to the Sphere, and even, to Able Muse. She will continue to do so as our new moderator:
Jennifer is the author of An Alabaster Flask, winner of the Word Press First Book Prize, and Winterproof. Her poems, essays, and translations of Russian and French literature appear internationally in such journals as POETRY, Botteghe Oscure, The National Review, Salt, The Formalist, Louisiana Literature, and The Dark Horse. Her work is gathered in numerous print and online anthologies, including Introduction to Poetry, edited by X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia, and Phoenix Rising: The Next Generation of American Formal Poets, The Alsop Review (which also produces her CD as part of its Spoken Word series), and Famous Poets and Poems Online. She has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and received awards from the World Order of Narrative and Formalist Poets and The Lyric magazine. In 2006, she was a member of the West Chester seminar on Russian/English translation, and was a finalist for the 2008 Willis Barnstone Translation Prize awarded by the University of Evansville. She lives in southern Louisiana.
Please join me in giving a hearty Eratosphere welcome to Jennifer! Cheers,
...Alex
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Janet Kenny
Member Posts: 12465
From:Queensland, (was Sydney) Australia
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted May 03, 2008 12:50 AM |
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Hearty welcome indeed Jennifer and many thanks for accepting such an onerous task.
Janet
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Anne Bryant-Hamon
Member Posts: 1156
From:Lynn Haven, FL, U.S.
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted May 03, 2008 12:54 AM |
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Yay, Jennifer R. ! Glad to see you appointed. Don't let the place drive you nuts  Anne
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David Rosenthal
Member Posts: 447
From:Berkeley, CA, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted May 03, 2008 12:57 AM |
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Another thrilling new moderator announcement! I am a big fan of Jennifer Reeser's work, and I thrilled that she will be the Deep End's new Lifeguard.Meanwhile, I hope it isn't inappropriate here to praise John Beaton for his excellent work at TDE. He has been inarguably even-handed as moderator, and has set an excellent example as a critic with his insightful and generous posts. Beaton and Reeser sounds like a pretty dynamic duo. Nicely done, Alex. Thanks John and Jennifer. David R.
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RJClawson
Member Posts: 2903
From:Massachusetts
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted May 03, 2008 01:03 AM |
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Hey, welcome Jennifer. I promise to behave.And, John, thanks for the steady attention. Youse will do good. Shameless
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John Beaton
Moderator Posts: 3852
From:Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted May 03, 2008 02:53 AM |
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A warm welcome, Jennifer. On my own, I haven't been able to get to all the poems that deserve attention and sometimes it's a little awkward to take time out. You bring with you strong experience, credentials, and respect. Then there's the old saying: Two mods are better than one. I'm delighted to have you join me here.John
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Maryann Corbett
Administrator Posts: 2735
From:Saint Paul, MN
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted May 03, 2008 03:27 AM |
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Welcome, Jennifer, and thanks for being willing to serve.
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Jerry Glenn Hartwig
Member Posts: 4970
From:Fairfield, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted May 03, 2008 04:35 AM |
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quote:
I promise to behave.
An ominous portent. Hey Jennifer! Good luck with this crew! (heh-heh). We are glad for your assistance.
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Janice D. Soderling
Moderator Posts: 462
From:Sweden
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted May 03, 2008 04:41 AM |
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Needless to say, i am thrilled to have another brilliant role model standing within arm's reach and totally awed by the expertise in this forum.So a huge and warm welcome from me as well, Jennifer. Janice d.
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Jennifer Reeser
Moderator Posts: 907
From:Louisiana
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted May 03, 2008 07:32 PM |
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Many, many thanks, everyone, for the warm attention. I hope to do you justice.Humbly,
Jennifer
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Tim Murphy
Lariat Emeritus Posts: 8392
From:Fargo ND, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted May 03, 2008 08:22 PM |
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He set his Jenny on his knee,
a' in his highland dress,
and brawly weel he kenned the wa'
tae please a highland lass.O,Jenny is ma darlin',
ma darlin', ma darlin.'
Jenny is ma darlin',
and we hae need o' Jenny.
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FOsen
Member Posts: 833
From:Pasadena, California
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted May 03, 2008 10:18 PM |
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There've been so many new moderator threads it's difficult to keep up - Alex should publish a revised roster when the dust settles. The new lineup is great - lots of depth and none more than here. Congratulations, Jennifer!Frank
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Carol Taylor
Member Posts: 7418
From:Houston, TX, USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted May 04, 2008 09:46 AM |
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What Frank said. Best wishes and welcome, Jennifer and Janice, and welcome back, Sam and Paul. Congratulations on the great new staff, Alex and Maryann. Carol
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Jennifer Reeser
Moderator Posts: 907
From:Louisiana
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted May 05, 2008 07:16 AM |
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Aye, aye, Mr. Murphy. Can't wait to see you in June, Frank, and Carol! Thank you, ma'am. Please give my best to your beautiful Sharon. I miss chatting with her.
Jennifer
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Rick Mullin
Member Posts: 753
From:New Jersey
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted May 10, 2008 01:39 PM |
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Great news and good luck Jennifer. All the best,
RM [This message has been edited by Rick Mullin (edited May 10, 2008).]
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