Monthly Archives: April 2012

First Harvest

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Alas

Broadleaf Dock Beautiful days this week, and then, the weekend. Which included rain all day Saturday and rain all evening today. In the space between, I finally got a few good hours in my garden, and I got the first … Continue reading →

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Spring Gardens

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Alas

I thought I was going to spend my day mucking about in the garden, but the weather is much too poor. So I am contenting myself with looking up links for things I find interesting. The day goes so very … Continue reading →

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In support of flash fictions.

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Alas

I wrote a little flash piece today and I wanted to find the poem that I was vaguely recalling when I was writing it. The flash piece is only marginally inspired by it, but nonetheless, the poem informs the flash … Continue reading →

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Stories from home

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Alas

If you are American, and you know of Carl Sandburg, it’s very likely that you know either “Fog” or the first few lines of “Chicago.” There is a lot more there. Given the nature of our current economy, I thought … Continue reading →

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Pitchers and catchers report!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Alas

Right now my primary project is to find things in the public domain for Grantswood, a first exemplar volume. I’ve been reading a lot of stuff by Midwesterners, as you can imagine. I came across this poem, and thought I … Continue reading →

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April Poetry 2

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Alas

April Poetry I won’ be able to do this every day, but another poem for April, of my own construction. This one I’ve shared before, but it’s no longer visible in this blog, so I will link to where it … Continue reading →

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April Poetry

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Alas

First thing: Phoenix Now, issue 1 The first piece in there is by yours truly. Happy Poetry Month!

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