Ron Padgett : DICK: A Memoir of Dick Gallup

Ron Padgett : DICK: A Memoir of Dick GallupOne of Americas finest poets also turns out to be one of our premier memoirists. With his remarkably engaging trio of portraits, Ted, Joe and now perhaps his best, Dick, Padgett provides a master class about how to convey the complexities of friendship. Insightful, humorous, anecdotally rich and ruefully honest, its sense of fair play, without pulling any punches, is astonishing and enviable. Phillip Lopate I read Dick with rapt fascination. It leaves

and assorted writing exercises and prompts

sad and happy memories

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Faithful to the actual

Each morning Danny pees on the bank of the largest unnamed tributary to the East Branch of Big Salt Wash which flows into the Colorado River several miles below Fruita

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"I built a house that had ideas in it

this is striking art and text project features nearly thirty paintings and poems by two seasoned artists

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