Here follows a faithful chronicle of the days of my vacation (abbreviated), and Things of Interest that have happened since I returned:
- Thursday, June 14. I finish my paper, at last finished and entitled, as threatened, “Beside the Dark River, or, What’s a Nice Poet like You Doing in a Place like This?”. I must run to turn it in. I do so. I arrive in the evening in Vancouver, where it is a lovely afternoon.
- Friday, June 15. Touring selected bits of Vancouver, meeting Important People, launch party reading rehearsal, some touring of the University of British Columbia by car.
- Saturday, June 16. Book launch party. We arrive early to help with set-up. There are three excellent tents, and a green-and-chartreuse-covered table for signing. The catering is magnificent. I meet more Important People.
( Eh. Some other stuff happened. Can’t remember. Back in CA... )
- Thursday, June 14. I finish my paper, at last finished and entitled, as threatened, “Beside the Dark River, or, What’s a Nice Poet like You Doing in a Place like This?”. I must run to turn it in. I do so. I arrive in the evening in Vancouver, where it is a lovely afternoon.
- Friday, June 15. Touring selected bits of Vancouver, meeting Important People, launch party reading rehearsal, some touring of the University of British Columbia by car.
- Saturday, June 16. Book launch party. We arrive early to help with set-up. There are three excellent tents, and a green-and-chartreuse-covered table for signing. The catering is magnificent. I meet more Important People.
( Eh. Some other stuff happened. Can’t remember. Back in CA... )