Better Late Than Never?

Now that National Poetry Month has been over for 4 solid weeks, I think it is high time that I acknowledge the Block Island Poetry Project.

I suspect there will be future workshops and readings. Someday I will meet Lisa Starr and Champ and maybe even the kids.

Here's the link:
http://www.bipoetryproject.com/

It took me 25 years to set foot on Block Island (B.I.) and I sure plan on returning as soon as I can. Said my son, let's spend a week or two there this summer...ah would that it were possible...but the drive to the ferry from Providence is shorter than the drive to New Haven...even the ferry ride was lovely. I don't even think there are mosquitoes on Block Island. The library was extraordinarily friendly. The place is teeming with amicable dogs and moped drivers whose bark was not all that bad. I always preferred lakes to salt water, but then I never appreciated dogs until recently either. Block Island is divine.

Upcoming adventure

In nearly 25 years of residence in Rhode Island, I've never been to Block Island. Ethan suggested we do this, and, as it's easier than a trip to the Pokemon Park in Japan, I've agreed.

We leave tomorrow. With any luck, I'll cross paths with Lisa Starr, Poet Laureate...

I will be away from computers for several days. First day of school in Providence is Wednesday, September 5. :)