Greetings Everybody,
You know, I’ve expressed to those closest to me that I
really and truly believe that 2012 is going to be a very transitional year for
a lot of people. I’ve already started to see it in a number of my peers. New
opportunities are taking shape and new ideas are formulating. It’s an inspiring
and (a little bit) frightening time, but I’m glad to be a part of the
experience.
Looking back, 2011 didn’t end at all how I anticipated. A
lot of things beyond my control shifted, and, to be honest, the sum of those
things really took me by surprise. Today, I realize that those things changing
were necessary to give me the perspective I currently have and to make me aware
of how fortunate I am and what a tremendously privileged place I currently find
myself in. I feel humbled, open, and aware. As both an artist and a human, it’s
a beautiful feeling.
I know none of that probably makes any sense to anybody
reading this, but I had to get it out there. lol. With that said, I have a lot
of wonderful projects that have started taking shape. I would love to elaborate
on all of them, but rather than jump the gun before things can be finalized and
ironed out, I’ll hold off, but I GUARANTEE satisfaction.
I’ve been working on new poems for MANIFEST: The Beautiful
Nights Poetry Show. I’m confident that I’ll get, at the very least, a few bits
of fresh ink that no one’s heard. The show is going to be great. I’m inspired
by the new poets we’ve got on the bill and what they’re going to add. I’m
excited about getting L-Poole back into the fold (we haven’t shared a stage in
about a year). Above all else, I look forward to the fun we’re going to have –
and I mean the poets, and the audience. It’s going to be a treat, and I really
hope that you and yours will come and experience what we have to show you.
Switching gears, for the first time in my life, I have
readings and performances booked for the next six months. I’m very pleased
about that, and I’m also looking forward to some out of the state excursions
that I’m hammering out.
Well folks, that’s all I want to badger you with for now. In
the meantime, be good, and keep on keeping on!