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Graduation and Songs on the Sidewalk
After the graduation ceremony and dinner last night, as we were gathering on the sidewalk waiting for Jon’s buddies to come pick him up. Jonathan’s friend Zane pulled out his ipod and told my son he was going to play something to make him choke up. Within moments “The Cave,” by Mumford and Sons started…
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Music and Poetry, DJB and BPK
So we were talking about innovations, ways to bring poetry to people who don’t write it, who might not even like it. Fusing music and poetry together seems to be a rather good approach, and so I found this little collaboration that Brian and I did over a year and a half ago as a…
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Whitman’s Birthday Weekend, and Shopping with Ginsberg
Well, Mr. Whitman’s birthday was on Thursday the 31st, and I had vowed to continue celebrating throughout the weekend. My birthday post for my Daddy/Uncle didn’t make it online until a little after midnight in the wee hours of Friday morning, and you can check that out here. I was thinking of bringing you another…
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Liking Girls (a little) Less than Boys – It Really Does Get Better
Well, the tests have been taken by Son One and Son Two. The SAT’s were said to be “Cruel and Unusual.” The PRAXIS was tiring but at least it’s done. Meanwhile both Mom and Dad had some good one-on-one time with members of the trio. I am waiting until the rest of the family arrives…
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Tornado Watches and University Exams
I was heading north to stay over at my sons’ house tonight because the oldest and youngest are heading south so that Josiah can take his Praxis exams. Currently they are parked under a bridge as a severe band of Thunderstorms are passing over. I have stayed home, and plan on driving north in the…
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Daddy Walt, or Uncle Walt? Happy Birthday to My Namesake
I have often been asked if my father’s name was Walt, or if I was a fan of Walt Whitman. Some people who are a little less poetry versed have even asked if my pseudonym was a reference to Walt Disney–God forbid! My father’s name was Raymond, actually, and I often refer to Walt Whitman as “Uncle…
