I am now proud to say that since Aug. 8, I have published 134 blogs. If you haven't read any yet, you better get started. Better yet, buy my book; it has 370 pages. I'll be bringing a copy of the Memoirs and a few copies of Shadows in the Sunset to the program I am giving Friday, Jan. 11 for the Library Club. For those who plan to attend and need a reminder, it will be in the Terrace Room at 10:30...not 10:00. And for those who are not privy to the HLI Newsletter, the title of my program is "The Power & Passion of Poetry & a Pot Pourri of Me." And the blurb goes: "Through reading and discussion of excerpts from some of the classic works of poetry as well as a selection of poems from his newly published books, ADDENDA and SHADOWS in the SUNSET, Dr. Norman Ross will attempt to show how to 'reinvent' yourself through the magic, the mystery, and the dynamics of great poetry--and to convince you that poetry is a part of your life."
By a "pot pourri of me" I simply mean that I will read a couple of my own poems to whet the audience's appetite. Bring money as I will be passing the hat around afterwards as did the bards of old. Processed canned food would also be acceptable. Of course, I don't mind giving my time for a good cause, but Friday I will have to wake at 8am in order to get to the program on time....or before. Since I find myself sleeping usually until 11:30 or noon, this will be a philanthropic deed of sacrificial proportions.
It may (or may not) be of interest to you, but my daughter, Bonny and my grandson, Sean will be coming here from California for a few days toward the end of the month. Bonny has celebrated the 20th Anniversary of her shop, "Dogs, etc.". And Sean is taking a hiatus from his painting. I'm looking forward to seeing them and having some fun.
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