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. …
Eyes Right
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 …
Swimming In The Trees
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 …
Most and Least Religious States in America
Mississippi is the most religious U.S. state, and is one of eight states where Gallup classifies at least half of the residents as "very religious." At the other end of the spectrum, Vermont and New Hampshire are the least religious states, and are two of the five states -- along with Maine, Massachusetts, and Alaska …
Some Excellent Magazines
Hey there! I spent some time updating my Literary section under my Blogroll today. If you haven't spotted it, it's on the right side of this blog's page. All of the magazines listed there are ones that have published my work, except for Ray's Road Review, where I'm poetry editor. I'd like to encourage you …
