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June 01, 2005
Dr B to rescue
Yesterday I met Dr Kim Bridgeford, my teacher for lunch at Fairfield University. She greeted me with open arms, still kind, and considerate as ever, and before you know it we were deep in talk, I talked mostly and she listened gracioucly. I had always felt a keenship with her, from the moment I met her. We talked about poetry of course, our lives, our kids, our better halfs. She brought me lots of goodies, generous as she has always been with me. She also signed her two poetry books for me- UNDONE, and -INSTEAD OF MAP.
I have read UNDONE cover to cover, and if any of you love poetry at its best, you should buy the book. Dr B also gave me her new book, which I will be reading soon, INSTEAD OF MAP. Well Twelve years has passed since I had seen her last, but it was like we were still in her poetry workshop. She has given me a few names and adresses of people that might like my poetry, and might publish them, I am greatfull, and planning to keep in touch with her and see her soon, maybe even take one of her classes.
Life goes on, business is till dragging, Friday night we are over Julia's house again, It is David's sixteenth birthday, and he such a wonderfull kid, I still remember when he was born, with his blonde hair and Blue eyes, kinda standing out amongst all of us with our dark brown or bkach hair and eyes. He is now taller than his father(the tallest amongst us at6'2"), and probably has a good future if he wants as a bascket ball player.
I am still at it with my excercise, one and half to two hours a day, and have made improvement to get back my girlish figure, and maybe fit in that tiny Yellow polka dot bikini. I have written two new poems, HER FIRST MISTER, and INDULGANCE, A PUBLIC DISPLAY. i hope to post them here soon. LIFE IS GOOD
Posted by Idinraha at June 1, 2005 10:08 AM
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Hello IdinJa, isn't life good when you can re-connect with someone despite a great deal of time passing...someone that mattered in your life and obviously your common love of writing is the bridge.
Yes I have been very busy on my beloved Island getting settled into work, my new house and like you reconnecting with old friends. It's as if I never left and I am happier then I've been in a long long time. I will be honored to write that rant you offered me, in the next few weeks, if the offer still stands.
I will catch up with your new poetry as I get the chance and I'm pleased to see as I glance through your site that you're writing is as prolific as ever.
ps, I saw my 'Hugh Prather days 'Allan' at his daughters book signing, she published a cook book based on the 'buy local,cook local' theme and they are both doing well. Life moves forward and so do I....boos et baghals Chey
Posted by: chey at June 2, 2005 09:05 AM
Thank for the intro - I was a bit surprised when I could not find Dr B's books by searching for her name - until I changed the the spelling of her name to "Kim Bridgford".
Amazon.com does list the two books you mentioned.
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at June 2, 2005 10:07 AM
Hello my lovely Chey, we missed you, happy you are back, and it is nice to know you are in your elements. write me the rant love whenever you can and stay with us more, we need your take of the world you live in.
Posted by: Idinraha at June 2, 2005 01:04 PM
thanks marble man for watching over me, and for the information you share. you are correct.
Posted by: Idinraha at June 2, 2005 01:08 PM