stack #3
See, I had this (sort of) snappy idea to post stacks of things this week- things I've been working on or that are cluttering up this house of ours, but I've already messed it up. You'll have to take my word for the first couple of stacks.
Stack # 1: (this is where you imagine the clever photo of me balancing a tower packages.) A tall stack of parcels is off. One contained a pair baby dolls. One was a little surprise that I've had for months. One was the most recent Noticing Project print order off to Heather. Molly and Veronica, are you reading? Your prints will be coming to you soon.
Stack # 2: (insert another imaginary photograph here.) The best thrift store haul I've scored in a long time. A huge stack of clothes for the kids, a great pair of boots for myself, a handmade scarf, it goes on.. all for under twenty bucks!
Stack #3: FINALLY, a photo.
Poetry! I am LOVING it. I made a list of your suggestions and reluctantly dragged my feet to my library. Surprising enough, this stack has me completely distracted. I can sit and read for quite awhile or I can pick through and read for just a moment, ponder, and move on, but before long it calls me back. Who knew? Well, you all did, didn't you? I'm reading poetry aloud to Brian (thank goodness he's not the kind of guy that finds it completely annoying) for Pete's sake. I've requested a bunch more from the library too. Thank you, thank you! I'm really getting it.
That's all of the stacks for today. There will be more...
maybe.
Comments
You really did well thrifting this week, huh? Love J in those overalls.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | February 19, 2008 01:30 PM
if you're reading outloud, you might try Pablo Neruda's Twenty Love Poems and a song of Despair. I have given it as a gift to many a person. The Captain's Verses by Neruda are great, too.
Posted by: mansuetude | February 19, 2008 04:31 PM
lovely stack. you inspired me to pull my billy collins book out today.
(so glad other's have stacks too.)
Posted by: emily | February 19, 2008 04:42 PM
um, i meant - so glad OTHERS have stacks, too. that's what you get for commenting while making dinner and checking homework.
Posted by: emily | February 19, 2008 04:43 PM
i love the idea of stacks...maybe i should host a stack week. i need a bit of a slow down and god knows the stacks here are a bit out of control. what do you think?
Posted by: erin | February 19, 2008 07:15 PM
I am proud of you, poetry girl! It took me a long, long time to get in the poetry groove and now that I'm there, I love it with all my heart. It sinks into your bones. May your bones continue be blessed, too. :)
Posted by: meg | February 19, 2008 09:07 PM
man you are stacked (hee hee). way to go sister!
Posted by: heidi | February 19, 2008 11:00 PM
I'm so glad you're loving the poetry. YAY! And I like your idea for the stacks, although if I were to do the same I would have to caqll mine STREWN -- here are some things STREWN about my living room, my kitchen, my bedroom, my child's bedroom...
Ahh... February.
Posted by: Julie | February 21, 2008 07:16 AM
I know this comment is a little late in the game but I wanted to add to the poetry suggestion list. I used to find it intimidating too but once I got into it I felt like shouting from the rooftops "hey..ignore everybody else and enjoy what you can without thinking of anything else but just that.."enjoying it!" So many people miss out on the joy of poetry because it seems intimidating. I love your blog and I can't help but feel that you would love poetry too if you just got to read some of the good ones. I had a teacher once who said that "poetry belongs to everyone--claim your poets and claim them good!" She was southern and crazy, but I think she was right. So try this: Wendy Cope "Cocoa For Kinsley Amis". She is funny, and smart, but light and witty. At risk of a "too long" comment, I would be glad to geek out with further recommendations just let me know.
Posted by: Timshel | February 22, 2008 04:53 PM
I'm not sure what your poetry tastes are leaning towards, but I have really been loving Marie Howe's book What the Living Do (poignant, confessional) and Louise Gluck's book The Wild Iris (elegant, earthy).
Posted by: jlk | February 24, 2008 06:23 PM