I posted the poem "Things" on Facebook recently, and it was so well received, I wanted to share some of it here.
Literary City Guide: Philadelphia
I wasn't fully prepared for the wave of enthusiasm that arrived after launching the Literary City Guides last month. Thank you! Within two days, I had six more guides in the queue, so you can look forward to a wide variety of cities being added over the next few months, from small towns to international destinations.
Today, we're heading east to the city of brotherly love. Tour guide Allison Stadd moved to Philadelphia to attend college and hasn't left! Her suggestions are spot on to enjoy the best this city has to offer from pizza to literary festivals.
Click here to visit Philadelphia!
What I'm Reading | July 2013
It was hot. My friend had the very good sense to get married in Napa, which meant a fun getaway over the holiday weekend. The tomatoes are coming! My puppy turned 2. Restaurant Week in LA meant checking out a few new spots. And, here's what I've been reading and eating.
The surprising history of the pencil.
Social networking really got started in the 1600s.
Strawberry limeade popsicles will make the hot days more bearable.
10 useful links for writers and bloggers.
This journal covered in gold foil polka dots needs to be on my desk.
Anthony Bourdain reads Derek Halpern's poem, "How to Eat Alone."
"Write drunk; edit sober." Take this Hemingway quote with you wherever you go.
Visual poetry? There's an app for that.
Mr. Darcy surfaces as a statue in London lake. Hmm.
Perfect summer dessert. This one too. And these.
50 places every literary fan should visit. This pairs nicely with Eat This Poem's new feature, Literary City Guides.
How to be interesting at a dinner party. (See photo below.) (Thanks Dana for sharing this link!)
