Thank you, Tim, for the stories, the advice, and the promise! Yes, I do know yoga. In fact, I'm about to head for my living rug to do some, since it's pouring with rain here, and so I'm not ready to go walk out in it yet. (Besides, as everyone knows, we don't walk in the rain in California!) But, indeed, yoga has been invaluable to me in all sorts of ways--for breathing and for peace.
At readings, I've learned that the key for me is to read s-l-o-w-ly, as I tend to gabble and stutter otherwise. I've told myself (and others) to savor every word. Not only does that slow me down, but it also helps me read with emotion--and not just automatically read the words off the page. And yes, that gives me time not to lose my place. I also keep a thumb or finger near the lines I'm reading. I have an absolutely terrible memory--although poems I've read aloud a lot, start to stick, and that helps.
By the way, if you are coming to California, give me lots of warning. We're planning for spring readings right now....
Thanks again!
Charlotte
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