Things to look forward to

1. I am going to be writing reviews of Shaindel Beers' collection, A Brief History of Time, and one of Seth Abramson's The Suburban Ecstasies. I have been reading the first collection now for just over a day, but I am already liking it very much. The poems provide a very strong feminine description of the rural life I knew growing up, and have been enlightening as well as powerful in their approach. As for Seth's collection, I am going to be ordering it very soon. I have known Seth for several years (in the on-line 'I know you' sort of way), and I love his poetry. The man can write.

2. Sometime after the 4th of July weekend, I will be taking a break to once again take my family into the remote desolation that is Northwestern Nevada to go opal mining. It will be our second trip, and with no expectation of finding some incredible specimens, I know we will be having a lot of fun camping. After, it is off to Utah as we visit the family. We will also be going to a few lakes and day-trips for part of the summer season.

3. Somewhere in all of that, I will be reading submissions to Hobble Creek Review. If you are so inclined, please submit some of your poetry.

right now, I can't offer you any more, so please don't ask. Well, go ahead and ask. I love it when people ask me for favors. I like being of service to others, but don't tell too many people.