Donald Lev on Enid Dame

An Essay by Donald Lev about his late wife the poet Enid Dame
(from http://dougholder.blogspot.com/index.html )




This essay is by Donald Lev who is the publisher of the New York-based independent literary review: "The Home Planet News." Donald Lev was born in New York City in 1936. He attended Hunter College, worked in the wire rooms of the Daily News and The New York Times and drove a cab for twenty years. He also ran messages for and contributed poetry to The Village Voice. Donald also operated the Home Planet Bookshop on the lower east side, and, in 1969, reached the pinnacle of his underground film career with his portrayal of "the poet" in Robert Downey Sr.'s classic, "Putney Swope." Currently, Donald lives with his reclusive cat, Kit Smart, in High Falls New York, continuing to publish and edit the literary tabloid Home Planet News, which he and his late wife, Enid Dame, founded in 1979






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Donald Lev on Enid Dame

An Essay by Donald Lev about his late wife the poet Enid Dame
(from http://dougholder.blogspot.com/index.html )




This essay is by Donald Lev who is the publisher of the New York-based independent literary review: "The Home Planet News." Donald Lev was born in New York City in 1936. He attended Hunter College, worked in the wire rooms of the Daily News and The New York Times and drove a cab for twenty years. He also ran messages for and contributed poetry to The Village Voice. Donald also operated the Home Planet Bookshop on the lower east side, and, in 1969, reached the pinnacle of his underground film career with his portrayal of "the poet" in Robert Downey Sr.'s classic, "Putney Swope." Currently, Donald lives with his reclusive cat, Kit Smart, in High Falls New York, continuing to publish and edit the literary tabloid Home Planet News, which he and his late wife, Enid Dame, founded in 1979






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anonymous book review: ECSTATIC by Mira McEwan

I'm not sure who the author of this review is (perhaps the poet wrote it herself?), but the work described merits a look.


ECSTATIC by Mira McEwan (cover photos by Dede Hatch)

Mira's poetry is a mix of spiritual contemplations, the earthiness of everyday realities, a strong pinch of humor, and an overriding compassion and insightfulness that one would expect of a nurse. Her writing style deftly varies to fit the topic-- from stream of consciousness to free verse to structured form (including a handful of haiku) to poems built on colloquialisms and quotes. I'm excited to introduce her work...
Mira McEwan was born in 1969 and raised in Toronto, Canada.
Her poems have appeared in Proem, Transitions, Re-Visions, Hydra,
and U.C. Review. She holds a Master's degree in Literature, with a
concentration in British Romanticism and American Transcendentalism.
She is also a registered nurse. Mira spent several years teaching
literature and creative writing, and now divides her time between nursing
and writing. Her literary influences include Rumi, Sharon Olds, and
William Carlos Williams. She loves to play chess, hike in the woods,
and read novels, preferably while eating something delicious.
Currently she is working on a manuscript of short stories.
Mira lives in Upstate New York with her husband, daughter, and two cats.( Read more... )

anonymous book review: ECSTATIC by Mira McEwan

I'm not sure who the author of this review is (perhaps the poet wrote it herself?), but the work described merits a look.


ECSTATIC by Mira McEwan (cover photos by Dede Hatch)

Mira's poetry is a mix of spiritual contemplations, the earthiness of everyday realities, a strong pinch of humor, and an overriding compassion and insightfulness that one would expect of a nurse. Her writing style deftly varies to fit the topic-- from stream of consciousness to free verse to structured form (including a handful of haiku) to poems built on colloquialisms and quotes. I'm excited to introduce her work...
Mira McEwan was born in 1969 and raised in Toronto, Canada.
Her poems have appeared in Proem, Transitions, Re-Visions, Hydra,
and U.C. Review. She holds a Master's degree in Literature, with a
concentration in British Romanticism and American Transcendentalism.
She is also a registered nurse. Mira spent several years teaching
literature and creative writing, and now divides her time between nursing
and writing. Her literary influences include Rumi, Sharon Olds, and
William Carlos Williams. She loves to play chess, hike in the woods,
and read novels, preferably while eating something delicious.
Currently she is working on a manuscript of short stories.
Mira lives in Upstate New York with her husband, daughter, and two cats.( Read more... )

U.S. History quiz (thanks to ilenenita)

You Are a Smart American

You know a lot about US history, and you're opinions are probably well informed. Congratulations on bucking stereotypes. Now go show some foreigners how smart Americans can be.

Are You a Dumb American?

Very easy quiz. Any American who flunks this should be forced to repeat 11th grade History.

U.S. History quiz (thanks to ilenenita)

You Are a Smart American

You know a lot about US history, and you're opinions are probably well informed. Congratulations on bucking stereotypes. Now go show some foreigners how smart Americans can be.

Are You a Dumb American?

Very easy quiz. Any American who flunks this should be forced to repeat 11th grade History.

parenting quiz (thanks to lil_ms_drama)

You Will Be a Cool Parent

You seem to naturally know a lot about parenting, and you know what kids need. You can tell when it's time to let kids off the hook, and when it's time to lay down the law. While your parenting is modern and hip, it's not over the top. You know that there's nothing cool about a parent who acts like a teenager... or a drill sergeant!

Would You Be a Cool Parent?

parenting quiz (thanks to lil_ms_drama)

You Will Be a Cool Parent

You seem to naturally know a lot about parenting, and you know what kids need. You can tell when it's time to let kids off the hook, and when it's time to lay down the law. While your parenting is modern and hip, it's not over the top. You know that there's nothing cool about a parent who acts like a teenager... or a drill sergeant!

Would You Be a Cool Parent?