Hello All,
I had a fabulous time, as usual. Indeed, in talking to my husband on the phone, I enthused about how great it was to be among so many “happy poets”! I greatly enjoyed meeting other Spherians (only sorry I didn’t meet quite everyone). It was also nice to meet several of the Powow River Poets. Their anthology is superb, too.
Rhina’s class was excellent, of course. We spent some time examining our assumptions about our readers/audience, and exploring ways of inviting readers into our poems. As for the workshopping, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing others’ work (Spherian Simon Hunt’s among them), as well as hearing reactions to my own, and came away encouraged, inspired, and motivated.
As one who has braved the dorms for 5 years now (and had sworn never to do it again), I can attest that the accommodations were quite civilized this year.
I seemed to have missed significant partying. But I got little sleep, as it was.
Every year, I worry: How can it possibly be as good this year as last? And every year, it is.
Toni
PS: Yes, David, it was all a dream. . . .
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