So, for all those keeping track.

I live.

been busy.  Working pretty much full time (but with cutbacks, who knows how long that'll last), taking four classes and remaining involved in poetry and larp things.  Sometimes I sleep.

Who's still on LJ?

How's everyone doing?

I haven't posted in a while, and rosdubh asked some valentines questions.  So I figured I'd answer here, and feel free to let it turn into a blog.  Ok.  Here goes:
I am one of those silly sentimental saps too.  One of my biggest problems when I'm with someone I truly care about is that my ideas, planning, forgetfulness and impulse control are all at war ( Read more... )

Instructions ( Read more... )

Work has been busy, poetry has been insane, but life is good.  Life is very good ( Read more... )

It's Meme time!

1. Take a picture of yourself right now.
2. Don't change your clothes, don't fix your hair...just take a picture.
3. Post that picture with NO editing.
4. Post these instructions with your picture


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Haven't posted in a long time.
Don't have any shows to advertise.
I'm still working at the same place.
Andrea's in Africa (or will be Sunday).
Half of me is ridiculously excited for her.
The other half of me is busy trying to come up with reasons to leave bed in the morning.
I'm feeling ok right now though . . .

June 8th:
Printer's Row Book Fair
The Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Tent
4-6pm
I will be performing poetry as a part of the Chicagopoetry.com show.

June 9th:
Jak's Tap (901 west Jackson Ave)
7:30-?
I will be one of the (2) featured poets of the night.  It is an open mic . . .
and my Birthday!

Anyone wondering why I've been somewhat nonexistent (read: busy), meet my baby: The Poetry Bomb.
April 20th at 3:30pm, I'll be hosting the Matteson Show.  If there's a show near you, please go and support it.
If there isn't one, I'll help you start one (or any of your friends who may happen to write).

I also have a feature at The Cafe (5115 N. Lincoln ( Read more... )

I'm feeling productive again ( Read more... )

I've been doing better this year. It feels really good to be
functional again.
In fact. It's Friday and I wanna hit a poetry reading.
I'm planning on hitting the

DVA Gallery
2568 N. Lincoln Av.
8pm.

It's a free show featuring four poets:
Kristy Odelius
Chris Gallinari
Micah Perry
Christine Kanownik