tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.comments2024-03-17T20:11:21.445-05:00DWxDWxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12398265012182104454noreply@blogger.comBlogger866125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-757497929425275582024-03-17T20:11:21.445-05:002024-03-17T20:11:21.445-05:00You must have been a very good student, Dan, becau...You must have been a very good student, Dan, because you take amazingly detailed - and accurate - notes. You are the keeper of the historic record. I think I speak for most of the literary community in the Capitol Region when I say Thank You - for documenting our shared history. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-43868214926435342112024-02-17T11:32:25.456-05:002024-02-17T11:32:25.456-05:00A wonderful description of the event, Dan. I agree...A wonderful description of the event, Dan. I agree, Jay’s reading was a standout. Every poem was a galaxy away from the previous one. Latin dance class! Mennonites! Chemistry! Somehow he does it all with grace, sensitivity and humor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-40617434864092960802023-12-19T20:53:26.812-05:002023-12-19T20:53:26.812-05:00So sorry I missed this - my Dad is in the hospital...So sorry I missed this - my Dad is in the hospital so I’m sitting vigil at his Florida bedside - shooting for the January open mic. Peaceful holidays to you all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-435324746547198722023-10-15T08:01:28.555-05:002023-10-15T08:01:28.555-05:00How lucky we were to have such a powerful line-up!...How lucky we were to have such a powerful line-up! Kudos for Carol Graser for captaining the ship all these years!Dawn Mararhttp://www.dawnmarar.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-50282798033717417812023-10-01T20:00:11.962-05:002023-10-01T20:00:11.962-05:00Thank you so much for having me. Getting up the Hu...Thank you so much for having me. Getting up the Hudson for a fall weekend is every City persons' dream, add to that my deep appreciation for Melville and you left me with a milestone I can always look back on and smile. Hope to see you all again soon! Thanks again - Scott Laudati. Scott Laudatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911910638369361893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-879632417661560492023-08-25T17:58:31.586-05:002023-08-25T17:58:31.586-05:00Thank you so much, we were delighted to see you!Thank you so much, we were delighted to see you!Howard J Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711860912396670161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-38931423812907197122023-07-19T02:56:32.893-05:002023-07-19T02:56:32.893-05:00Thank you Dan! AlexanderThank you Dan! AlexanderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-68321133559657717202023-06-21T21:34:46.800-05:002023-06-21T21:34:46.800-05:00Sally RhoadesSally RhoadesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-25598830093547507542023-06-21T21:34:14.136-05:002023-06-21T21:34:14.136-05:00Precious!Precious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-61293988630410172442023-03-04T15:02:29.463-05:002023-03-04T15:02:29.463-05:00That's the cutest photo ever. Avery was wearin...That's the cutest photo ever. Avery was wearing a similar shirt at the reading, but printed in mushrooms, not flowers!Alexandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-54490597225060628892023-03-01T20:09:42.351-05:002023-03-01T20:09:42.351-05:00Sounds like a wonderfully rich evening of poetry!!...Sounds like a wonderfully rich evening of poetry!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-7793742996370159642023-02-23T11:31:46.306-05:002023-02-23T11:31:46.306-05:00That Mr. Perez is a handsome devil.That Mr. Perez is a handsome devil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-36566440287396214242023-01-21T16:40:55.275-05:002023-01-21T16:40:55.275-05:00Yes, thanks for this write-up. I learned a couple ...Yes, thanks for this write-up. I learned a couple of things about the legacy of HST from this. I'll have to check out that interview on YouTube and if you have a copy of Bootlegger in your library I'll have to read that HST anecdote sometime!<br />-BlakeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319262643311165917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-27475717751853139272023-01-08T09:12:50.031-05:002023-01-08T09:12:50.031-05:00Who is that stunningly handsome poet in the photo?...Who is that stunningly handsome poet in the photo? You must introduce us one day!Alexander Pereznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-62532421513054173702022-10-13T12:30:27.136-05:002022-10-13T12:30:27.136-05:00Thanks for this writeup of our 5th annual book fes...Thanks for this writeup of our 5th annual book fest. After a couple of years of COVID, we're finally seeing in-person events attracting good-sized crowds. Glad you made it to the Hunter Thompson panel, one of the highlights of my five years w the Institute. See ya soon, Mike mhubernyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171118910175673969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-66589067074844194702022-09-07T11:03:53.546-05:002022-09-07T11:03:53.546-05:00Excellent write-up of a memorable evening. Thanks!...Excellent write-up of a memorable evening. Thanks!Julie Lomoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689083403701980077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-50635176163889139812022-09-02T09:30:57.872-05:002022-09-02T09:30:57.872-05:00There's always been a large amount of comforta...There's always been a large amount of comfortable seating at Lark Hall along with seats at the large bar. Also, you're incorrect about the event. The Invocation Poetry Open Mic has a Featured Poet and is well advertised every month also. Please refrain from making false comments without any real factual truth. By doing so you're hurting only your own reputation and misleading area writers & poets who truly support the scene. This is a great & varied reading open to all poets and all styles & types of poetry. We should be thankful such events still exist in the Albany area and support, not try to compete or try to sabotage them selfishly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-87066917543378955922022-07-29T16:36:10.995-05:002022-07-29T16:36:10.995-05:00Thanks for the nice write-up, Dan. I'm behind ...Thanks for the nice write-up, Dan. I'm behind Sally with the blue T shirt celebrating the Rolling Stones' 60th anniversary.<br /><br />I've practically abandoned my blog because it seems no one ever goes there or reads it. What's your take on this? Is it worth it? Or are you just doing for posterity in the world wide web? I left a comment because I hardly ever see any.Julie Lomoehttp://www.creativecrone.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-66656818342341919412022-05-20T21:23:33.638-05:002022-05-20T21:23:33.638-05:00Thanks for commemorating the moment when my daught...Thanks for commemorating the moment when my daughter phoned me right in the middle of my reading. The piece on abortion I read will appear in the Times Union on Sunday!Julie Lomoehttp://www.creativecrone.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-71231519398178352582022-05-13T08:01:25.476-05:002022-05-13T08:01:25.476-05:00Yeah I think I'll stick with break a leg. :)Yeah I think I'll stick with break a leg. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-21976246650318078212022-05-07T15:11:21.045-05:002022-05-07T15:11:21.045-05:00You are my only famous friend. So neat Barbara.You are my only famous friend. So neat Barbara.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-63636776904011546872022-05-04T14:43:45.709-05:002022-05-04T14:43:45.709-05:00Thanks so much for correcting his name! ... Thanks so much for correcting his name! ... Bill McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01097267117129886423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-39993580945650679312022-04-29T00:04:49.657-05:002022-04-29T00:04:49.657-05:00Congratulations, Laurence.
Nice write up.Congratulations, Laurence.<br />Nice write up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-28382230781022250302022-04-28T23:30:40.082-05:002022-04-28T23:30:40.082-05:00Nice wrap-up. ... The last reader, though, was Lau...Nice wrap-up. ... The last reader, though, was Laurence Foshee. Bill McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01097267117129886423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765720094859722055.post-3175862926110108822022-02-14T20:25:05.720-05:002022-02-14T20:25:05.720-05:00Hi Dan,
Thanks for describing my two cat poems wit...Hi Dan,<br />Thanks for describing my two cat poems without saying anything snarky about them, and for describing Charlie Rossiter's open mic, which is one of the better ones.<br />I've been to this blog before, and I've never seen any comments, which is partly why I'm leaving one. I used to blog regularly, but I rarely got any comments, so I concluded no one was reading them. I'm wondering if you have any idea how many people are reading yours. If nothing else, they create a useful historical record of the local poetry scene, which I know you're also doing with your photographs. Keep up the good work!Julie Lomoehttp://www.creativecrone.netnoreply@blogger.com