Not wishing to labour the point, but I found this on Wikipaedia:

In most modern Anglophone countries, the groom extends this honor to someone who is close to him, . . . When the groom wishes to give this honor to a woman, she may be termed the best woman or best person, although traditionally she would still be referred to as the 'best man'.

I just think it's fun to be called the best man . . . :D
My husband also had a woman in that role when we got married, which was much more unusual all those years ago!

Jayne

England are ahead in the Test Match, my daughter Ellie's getting married in February, I've got a book out and I won £25 from The Oldie (three in a row!), what's not to like?

I had the honor of being allowed to read 5 of my humorous poems this past Saturday night at the annual Freedom Follies, held in the venerable (1875) Dirigo Grange Hall in the small town of Freedom, Maine. Another poet read her rendition of Emily Dickinson's post-mortem musings, and the MC did a stirring rendition of one of Holman Day's (a sadly forgotten Maine poet, novelist, and film maker) ballads.

Rounding out the 2 1/2 hour program was original country music, modern dance, family skits, Broadway show tunes, more country music, and reminiscences of life in Freedom, Maine, in the early 1940's. The performers ranged in age from 2 to 80-ish, and a good time was had by all.

Today I have seen a copy of my collection The Killing Tree, and as far as I can tell it is free of errors. I can proudly present this bundle of poems to the world.

Sweet, J.D. Where can one review and buy your book of poems?

Thank you!

Some of the book's poems (e.g., "Working Farm for Sale" and "Citizen Vain") have appeared online, and the book can be ordered at the link. Other online sellers should start carrying it soon.

Thanks again.

Bad link, J.D.

Sorry about that. I'll just put out the whole URL and hope the link will be solid. https://www.finishinglinepress.com/p...-by-j-d-smith/

Yes, that link works fine, John. (Nice photo of you! :))

I'm looking forward to receiving my pre-ordered copy of your book.

Jayne

I recently approved the dust jacket for The Frangible Hour. Lovely testimonials from Rhina Espaillat, Timothy Steele, Richard Wakefield, Deborah Warren and Sam Gwynn and gorgeous artwork by Scottish artist Ruth Addinall on the front cover.

The book should be available around December 6. Will keep you all posted! :)