Crossing Lines event

A launch for a new anthology, Crossing Lines, took place on Friday night. But hey, it's been too beautiful a weekend to post any info about it.

The man in the photo is Hal Wake, who did a wonderful job as emcee, while twelve writers read (or sang!) their work from the book. One of the best performances of all came from Vancouver's poet laureate, George McWhirter.

A reading at the Semiahmoo Library

Tonight was a reading by a number of writers who've been working with the library's Writer in Residence, Mansel Robinson. What a treat to hear such a range of styles and genres -- everything from accounts of planes involved in war games, both staged and historic, to a children's story, poems, and a wonderfully gritty presentation for two voices.

Here's a picture of two of tonight's stars -- from left to right, Char and Cristy -- two of the lovely women who were part of the poetry class I led this spring.

Lucky me

What a splendid Mother's Day!

How's this look for a feast? And I didn't have to do anything but lift my fork and knife and enjoy.

Free comics!

Did you know that May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day? Here's our local comic supplier at Greyhaven Hobbies, looking very pleased to be giving away free comic books.