Brunch in Providence’s former jewelry district (now called the Knowledge District) can feature some intriguing overheard conversations among Brown University students. Wish I had caught the rest of this one: “Well, but if there were an alien invasion …”
Today was lovely for sitting outside with two of our favorite Rhode Islanders. Do note the chain-and-charms motherhood present (I don’t call it a “push” present) modeled by the mother-to-be. Sorry I didn’t get a close-up. Better pictures at Luna & Stella.
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I like the necklace on the mother to be; a wonderful spring present. It reminds you of the beautifull days when daffodils blossom.
Thank for this nice comment. I somehow missed it. I, too, am very conscious of the association to flowers blooming. Especially since there are so many blooming right now as this little flower you and I share adjusts to sunlight.
Just a reminder to your readers that The Massachusetts Poetry Festival begins in Salem this Friday, April 20, and runs through Sunday, April 22. Go on line to discover details and to register for a wide variety of sessions.
Also, the Block Island Poetry Project is sponsoring a weekend on Getting Published, running Friday, April 27, through Sunday, April 29. For details,
go to Block Island Poetry Project 2012.
OK, poets! Head to New Shoreham. Just one hour by sea.