For those of you without plans, here's a link to the Writers Conferences and Centers' list of writing conferences and retreats. If you've never attended a writers conference, I completely recommend one. Of course the quality varies from program to program, but the ability to immerse oneself entirely in writing for a whole day or week or month... it's fantastic. I attended the Washington University Summer Writer's Camp in 2000 and I loved it. I met lovely people and was so grateful just to talk so much about poetry for two whole weeks! (I just pulled up the program's home page and was amused to find a quote from me on their sidebar. Name's misspelled though.) One of my favorite poems was written during this conference. I can't wait to attend another.
Maybe I'll round up some mountain lions in Zion and we'll compose sonnets to the arches.
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DOn't forget your loaded dice, Ms. Conn.
Ooooh, yah. I almost did. Also my fistfuls of ready cash and gaudy feather accessories.
I hope to take a summer trip to Canada with the fam, at least some of them.
I have been watching Planet Earth and learning about a lot of obscure animals. I may do something with that. Maybe not.
Just in case, tho, don't be surprised to read about the cod-cod who attacked the pudu. (SP?) Need to do a bit more research still.
I want pictures of you with the feathery accessories, rolling in all your ill-gotten gain!
I promise to share any ill-gotten gain, or feathers, whichever you prefer. Obscure animals are fun! If you use them in a story or poem, make sure to bring along a pic to the group. I like visuals. (Ironic, isn't it.)
You still up for leading Weds night?
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