I have a story about the eloquent and kind Sally Thomas’ book of poems—Motherland—which moved me not from one US state to another, but from one state of vocational understanding, perhaps, to another, AND the serendipity of meeting her through my own MFA program’s seminar (woot, UST-Houston 😊). Publication, not yet, but maybe someday 🙏! I enjoyed this so much, thanks for sharing your story!
I loved reading this! I, too, was introduced to Kathleen Norris' work by Dr. Bangsund. Dakota has had a huge influence on the way I approach work + life here. I don't think I'll ever forget how she talks about the tension of insiders and artists/outside observers, nor the way gossip functions as a type of care in small towns.
For me this one Overlapped with the Dalva series and Duttons bookstore 1993 just before starting a few years of work on the Rosebud with steaks in Valentine near where Crazy Horse got his cheater vision and his spirit resides near the water in a canyon roofed by thunder, horse rising, rider with a Red Crescent rock tied behind his ear, lighting on his right cheek and blue hailstones on his chest.
I have a story about the eloquent and kind Sally Thomas’ book of poems—Motherland—which moved me not from one US state to another, but from one state of vocational understanding, perhaps, to another, AND the serendipity of meeting her through my own MFA program’s seminar (woot, UST-Houston 😊). Publication, not yet, but maybe someday 🙏! I enjoyed this so much, thanks for sharing your story!
Thanks for reading and sharing, Carla!
I loved reading this! I, too, was introduced to Kathleen Norris' work by Dr. Bangsund. Dakota has had a huge influence on the way I approach work + life here. I don't think I'll ever forget how she talks about the tension of insiders and artists/outside observers, nor the way gossip functions as a type of care in small towns.
Yes! So many keen observations of the people as well as the land.
Love the Kathleen Norris story! I'm really enjoying your "Forbearance" book. Highly recommend!
Yep, this one too, along with Cloister Walk.
For me this one Overlapped with the Dalva series and Duttons bookstore 1993 just before starting a few years of work on the Rosebud with steaks in Valentine near where Crazy Horse got his cheater vision and his spirit resides near the water in a canyon roofed by thunder, horse rising, rider with a Red Crescent rock tied behind his ear, lighting on his right cheek and blue hailstones on his chest.
Another circle that wants to close.