Are there any journals you know of that pay for poetry book reviews? I have a stack of good books on my review stand…including Pattiann Rogers newest!

And, I’m working on a piece for non-writers explaining prose poetry. Do you have any suggestions about what they need to know? I’ve got all the usual background (French surrealism, Charles Simic, Frank O’Hara quote…) but am looking for more!

Also, I’m pleased that one of my friends (can’t say who or what contest) just got the phone call that told her she won a big poetry contest. I was so excited for her. Hopefully these things happen in constellations. I would love to have a phone call like that…

Speaking of good things happening to friends, what is Paul Guest talking about? That boy is such a big tease!

Have I mentioned already that we have to move again no later than September? Last night I dreamed Glenn and I were driving trying to escape hundreds of very dark tornadoes. Stress much?