It was a rich week what with a terrific seminar class (July 30-August 3) at Hope College. The range of ages and experiences enriched everyone and David James’s directorship made everything a delight. Of course my back hurt all the more when one of the members of the class announced that both her son and her grandson had taken courses with me. One student proclaimed herself “the bag lady of emotions”!! It’s downright amazing to see people who don’t know one another become so close in such a short time.
Then that Sunday, I got to read with Jackie Bartley at the Fenn Valley Winery. I love this “gig,” everyone sitting around tables, everyone sipping wine and enjoying one another’s company. And it’s such a great “venue,” picturesque and warm-hearted. And ask Jackie for her new poems. They are stunning! Thanks to one and all at the winery for giving us all such a good time.
Jack, I was so soory to miss the annual event. Check out my own blog for school at blogs.ghaps.org/Ms-Hills-Blog. This is my first blog attempt.