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Larkin, Uncensored (On Donald Davie)
To the tune of "Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do," this 1974 epistle (unsent) to Professsor Donald Davie: Davie, Davie,Give me a bad review;That's your gravy,Telling chaps what to do.Forget about style and…
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The Quotidian, Notebooks, Diaries, and Journals by Elaine Fletcher Chapman
When at home, I arrive at my desk at the appointed time, search for my fountain pen, locate my notebook and begin with date, location, the time of day, and sometimes the weather. Often…
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Ammons 4: The Hermit Lark [by Roger Gilbert]
Yesterday I wrote about Ammons’s poem “Mechanism,” an exploration of the inner workings of a goldfinch. Ammons wrote about many other birds as well, including blue jays, swallows, terns, and…
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A Season of Midrash by Elaine Fletcher Chapman
Most days my study doubles as zendo, as temple, as sanctuary each time I enter after I may or may not burn the incense. Bare feet on the floor, follow my breath, accept my…
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Larkin, Uncensored (On Love and Marriage)
Love Not Love you? Dear, I'd pay ten quid for you:Five down, and five when I got rid of you. Marriage 'My wife and I — we're pals. Marriage is fun.'Yes: two can live…
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Will the real Frank Sinatra please stand up?
Match the singer with the his name: Frank Sinatra Dino Paul CrocettiBobby Darin Vito FarinolaTony Bennett Roberto CassottoPerry Como Nick PeridoVic Damone Antonio BenedettoDean Martin Frank Sinatra Extra credit:…
