If we’ve been quiet it’s because most of us are headed to St. Paul for the summer residency. I’ve been finishing up with a summer session class and reviewing workshop pieces in advance of the residency. I’ve also been busy checking over my essential residency supplies (toaster, coffee maker, dishwashing stuff, egg-carton pad to supplement the awful mattress) because we’ll all be moving into the on-campus apartments.Not part of the Hamline MFAC community? You can join us for several events. In addition to the many great faculty and student readings, there are some guest authors--including Patricia MacLachlan (Sarah, Plain and Tall), who will be speaking near the end of the residency.
Residency, BTW, is fun.
Yes, residency IS fun! it is a world unto itself, a fun, inspiring, caring, highly intelligent and creative community. Alas, I will not be at this one. I will miss everyone dreadfully and will think of all of you having a blast and talking shop.
ReplyDeleteThe only sad Hamlinites (or perhaps I should say Pipers) this week are the ones who are not able to go "home" to Hamline for the residency. Having made that journey the past three Julys, I feel very empty right now. Wish I was there. I'm headed to SCBWI-LA in a few weeks, but I'll bet it won't be nearly as much fun. Thinking of you all and sending virtual hugs.
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