Ruminating Poet Press

We had a wonderful time at the Poetry Co-Op Open Mic Monday night at the Water Witch Tiki Bar.

The Co-Op let me take the opportunity to announce the release of my new one-act play, LISTENING TO THE SURVIVORS: GHOST STORIES FROM THE RECENT PLAGUE, which was also the first release of my new independent imprint, Ruminating Poet Press.

My wife Margo prepared a wealth of snack trays, and many friends came.

Thanks to so many people: The whole Co-Op, Maggie Lee Hart-Ray, Laine the cheerful bartender (not my friend the poet, who went out of his way to keep his vigorous drink mixing from interrupting the poetry), Jeffrey Pax, Anthony for taking pictures, and all the people who bought my little play - I never expected to sell so many, and so much enjoyed talking to people and signing the books.

Getting prepared for the Parade - Savannah Slithering on March 1 - parade sets off from Lincoln and 41st at 7:00 pm.

Formation at 6:30.

Celebrating Snakes and Dragons - Mardi Gras, St. Patrick of Ireland, and St. David of Wales

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I forgot to take pictures at last night's Poetry Co-Op Open Mic at the Water Witch Tiki Bar, so I'm improvising with a shot of the sandwich board outside WW.

It was a fine evening, with fresh new audience members and a new poet, Tommy, reading. Beau's car trouble song was the hit of the evening.

Reading, in alphabetical order, were Anthony, Beau, Carri, Claire, Darriea, Marc, Megan, Tommy, and Trinity. DM me if I left someone out and I will edit asap.

Beau and Claire led a group exercise to create a new slogan for the Co-Op, with some hilarious results - will keep you posted on the final choice.

SPRING is in the air! Robins are in the yard, and pollen is on the cars, and it is WARMER!

I just saw a mob of poets loose in Starland!

You can come and watch them (or join them) at the Poetry Co-Op Open Mic at the Water Witch Tiki Bar on Monday: sign up at 6:30, and readings starting at 7:00.

HAIKU IN THE PARK - Had a great day at the Saturday Artists Market in Forsyth Park today. A little chilly, but it started nicely with good chats with frequent neighbors Jim, who paints pottery (I have one of his mugs) and Patrice, whose Lil' Peach & Co. makes artisanal soaps (I use her coconut soap on my shaved head). Lovely people stopped and talked to me, and many went away with copies of my poetry books. Thanks to Dave and Mary, Emma, Sriya, Wren, and Homa and Ali. And I traded with Thomas Rider for a beautiful print of his painting of a raven.