Ross Gay’s reading in the DiPhi chambers was spectacular. If you haven’t read his books, get on it immediately.

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You guys, HOW WE CAME UPON THE COLONY comes out tomorrow! unicorn-press.org/books/White-Ho…

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Right as I typed that, Florence + the Machine’s “Hurricane Drunk” came on, and I felt sadidated. (sad + validated)

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Wow. So, basically, 10% or more of Us citizens are functional (or non-functional) alcoholics: washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog…

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Somewhat relieved that I can now completely ignore baseball for a few months. Hell-o, hockey!

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This poem by @natalie_eilbert. Yes. pinwheeljournal.com/poets/natalie-…

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Reviewing notes from a class Kevin Mullaney taught 12 years ago. Still grateful for all I learned from him.

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Can we all please agree that Derek Jeter was very good for a long time and if he hadn’t been a Yankee the whole time no one would care?

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I’m skeptical, but I’m on ello just in case its users give it some real value. Like the ethos, at least. I have invites– hit me up for one.

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Writing a lesson plan about ekphrasis for people who may never have written a poem before. Am I allowed to do this full-time?

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I repent for nothing. It makes it that much easier to carry a truckload of guilt around.

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I worry that all the people who do horrible things will repent and become angels and I’ll be stuck on earth, eating Taco Bell chalupas.

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I make up lots of excuses for my poor memory, like an unborn twin eating part of my cerebellum in the womb then becoming an angel.

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It probably had to do with poems. It may also have had to do with lawn care. My expertise extends into surprising areas.

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Said something intelligent. Student said, “I’ll tweet that.” Student did not tweet that. Now I have no idea what it was.

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