My high school alma mater, Knoxville's Farragut, is off to another great start to their baseball season. They're currently ranked sixth in the country by MaxPreps. They're going after their fifth straight state championships, and eighth of the last 10 years. Go Admirals! (BTW, I think we're something like 12-0 now....) 6. Farragut Knoxville, Tenn., …
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Most writers have to give readings of their work. Usually this is done to introduce oneself to a new and larger audience, and perhaps more importantly, to generate book sales. As the author of 15 poetry collections, I've given TONS of readings all over America. And much of the time it's been fun. But it …
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NEW YORK -- Stan Van Gundy said Wednesday the notion that Kentucky could beat an NBA team is "absurd. "The Orlando Magic coach was asked about comments by former Maryland coach Gary Williams, who told a Washington radio station he thought the Wildcats could beat the NBA's Washington Wizards in one game at Rupp Arena. …
I'm a big fan of Tracy Crow, a former Marine who was a grad school pal of mine. She's come out with a new book on her times in the Marines, and it's doing well. I lifted this post from her blog a few minutes ago. I encourage all to pick this book up for …
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Oh, my heart is broken Adrienne Rich has died. I am weeping. This is the poem that has been in my heart since I was a teenager, and led me to read so much more of her. I feel like I have lost a light. "Prospective Immigrants Please Note" by Adrienne …
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