Lucky you

Just a reminder that there will be another fabulous Monsoon Voices at Unlimited Coffee on August 14th. Lucky you and any other listener: I'll just be enjoying the readers, not blathering at the mike.
Coincidentally, Bard's Books is also holding An Evening of Poetry that same night! Jack Evans and Judy Green-Davis will be offering their harmonious poetry for your instruction and edification.
Aarrgghh! Can't be in two places at once!

Falling into more classes

I'm registered for two classes this fall at Phoenix College. Yet another on-line essay class -- you'd think they'd cut me off, I've done so many -- and Tuesday Night Poetry with Jed Allen. I'm very excited to be in another Poetry class, even if it is listed as "Introduction to Poetry." That's about as far along as this college gets, introducing people to things. Anything beyond that you have to really want to do. I've taken this same class from Jed before and even still have my textbooks, but just being in class and having an excuse (motivation? imperative?) to write once a week is enough.
The essay class is with Susan Meyn (I think I've got her name right. If not, a million apologies.) Sue runs a business called Journal Magic, in which she seeks to help everyone be better through Journaling. I'm hoping I can put aside my native skepticism and deal honestly with the class.
Usually (big confession, this) I go into these classes with some yet unseen work set aside in case the muse is taking a long bath while I'm supposed to be creating. This time, not so much. We'll see how it goes!