June 15, 2012

Hubbard Hall Writer's Project

"Twilight ending and a bright new beginning"
The Cambridge Hotel in the background
Tonight a a man became a boy. A few hours ago I was a young Ralphie tearing open the wrapping on his Red Ryder BB gun. I entered historic Hubbard Hall in Cambridge in search of something and I found it. I climbed the wide, well traveled steps to the top of the landing and land I did. I discovered a place that felt like it had been waiting patiently for me to arrive. Tonight was the first meeting of the Hubbard Hall Writer's Project being choreographed by author Jon Katz. A small intimate group of hungry creators gathered to share ideas and stories. Like a bubbling spring, stories and personalities emerged and swirled about. I felt at home. I felt welcome. Although at ease, my pulse was racing. It is racing still. I am among friends here. I will log my journey over the weeks ahead. I will do it here. There is much to tell. For now it is late and I am tired. Tomorrow will come too quickly but not quickly enough. I have been recharged and rejuvenated. Thank you to my beautiful wife for her support. Today will be 38 years of it. Happy Anniversary! This post is dedicated to you. 



5 comments:

  1. P.S. Thank you for commenting on my blog! Jon's workshop sounds wonderful.

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  2. Hi John,
    I look forward to reading more about the workshop. Sounds like it will be fun and informative. I was looking for your name and contact email here on your blog site and don't see it. You may want to add it. I only wanted to suggest that the type on your blog page is a bit hard to read. I think it's becasue of the background. I'm a fan of simplicity, so maybe it's only that. You have so much wonderful content and I will spend some time checking it out later. I love your photos!

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  3. I'm so glad I found you through Jon and Bedlam Farm. I do like your poetry AND your prose! You will no doubt do well in the writer's workshop. Enjoy!

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  4. It was a great pleasure to meet you on Thursday, and your story thoroughly energized me (and I'm sure everyone else) to go home and write, write, write!

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