Checking Back In on Last Year's Resolutions

Last year I resolved to do two things: read more poetry and try to digest the entire Tom Waits discography. I did neither fully, but at the same time, don't think I failed at either entirely.

I went almost all year without reading poetry and in this last month, have read two books of poetry cover to cover- and I strongly recommend them both:

Billy Collins - Questions About Angels
Wendell Berry - A Timbered Choir

While I didn't "digest" [it might have been a bit ambitious, what was I thinking] all of Tom Waits, I certainly listened to a lot of Tom Waits. And at the end of the year, I will say that I am more convinced I need both good poetry and the music of Mr. Waits in my life.

Family Update

Bizarre Holiday Bazaar

This Friday, myself and some friends will be doing this with Church of the Beloved. I'll be selling some smaller illustrations and prints. It's a great place to find quality, local and affordable art for Christmas gifts. Come on out.