about the poet....

Enid Dame---read about her going up on the subway to tutor Alex (who is improving by the way; I am very pleased about this). She was born in June of 43; died in December 03. Seems to write very strong and serious poetry; interesting that she was in Towson State while I was at Hopkins---could I have known her....? Or anyone that I knew....,? Why does that seem important now.....? anyway, missed Almost Maine yesterday, really angry about that, yet solved dit by going into Prospect Heights, found Plan B a nice friendly baseball bar----but filled with (it appears) the usual suspects---still, a good place to know and perhaps to return to...then the journey, down Vanderbilt to DeKalb (remember this is from Vanderbheilt and Park Place) ---first time seeing the area dark---some really beautiful houses and spaces there...then DeKalb to South Oxford, to Lafayette (long block) then Lafayette passed BAM and finally boarding the Nevins Street subway back to East 14 street. Body felt really strong this morning, because of the walk---also two smoothies. This is an interesting week for baseball---some really important games (thank god interleague play is over!) and some chances to visit Trenton...well we will see.