Michael Allyn Wells

Monday, April 12, 2004

Monday afternoon... count me among the living

Somewhere between the early morning of Saturday and mid-day, I became convinced that I was sick. Sinus drainage, horrible sore throat and congested chest. Followed by fever. I went down for the count Saturday and all day Easter Sunday as well. I am feeling better today, but I did take time off work to recuperate. I should be back tomorrow.

This put a end to most everything this weekend. Almost no reading. I didn't even feel like reading for pleasure. No writing. Mostly did medicine, fluids and sleeping. I truly hate being sick. Last year, I had a couple long bouts that I like to never got over. I'm hopeful this one is behind me.

Saturday, April 10, 2004

Saturday Segments

Check out A Poetry Free Presidency by Salon.com and the Poet Spy from the Baltimore Sun.

Aimee is talking Hot Seat

Cassie wears me out! Is the girl ever gonna settle down?

and last but not least, watch out for people stilling poems!

Friday, April 09, 2004

Reading Poetry - one poem at a time...

This month, I've tried mixing my reading of poetry a bit. In past, I've often picked out a poet I like or think I'm going to like and read a number of poem by that poet. I am trying to broaden my contact with individual poets as much as I am with the poems themselves. So far I think the experience has been rewarding. When I have a little more time this weekend I'll try and provide an example of some of the range I am talking about.

I am curious how may others have tried to incorporate something different than normal into their day as a result of poetry month. Is this just another of those specially designated months that means little to you and changes nothing?