Poetry Book Giveaway – whoo hooooo
Poetry | Posted by Jannie on 9 November 2010 @ 10:32 PM 58 Comments
To my five modern poetry books wherever love shall find you — a poem
They might think I’m dropping you
in a basket on the orphanage steps
or casting you off like some old
pants with a big rip in the arse.
So, I’m telling them how ruffling your pages is
like ruffling my child’s hair on a morning walk.
How the sweetness of my time with you
I’ll always remember like the afternoons
Grammy let me shake the warm donuts
in a brown paper lunch bag full of sugar.
Poetry books, they might
think I do not love you.
But it is because I love you I am about
to sail you and mail you to new homes
where new hearts and new shelves will
dance with you in ways I can’t imagine.
Yes, friends, this is a give-away post.
Leave a comment for a chance of me
drawing your comment number from
my pink John Deere wine-drinking hat.
(If you don’t want a poetry book, but
just want to say hello, let me know
and I won’t count your comment.)
(Giveaway offer open World Wide.)
No skill-testing question involved.
No need to tell me how much you love me.
(Tho I never mind hearing you do.)
No need to tell me what you ate for breakfast.
(Tho I am curious as to what you scarfed down.)
I had some Annie’s mac-n-cheese. And coffee.
Next week I’ll climb up my tree — even higher
than last time, to pick you five lucky winners.
So, that’s it!
With love, from Jannie
xoxo
P.S.
The next few days I will be in the
wood-shed working on songs, and
I may not even be posting a 55.
I know, a shocker. Sorry, G-man.
But… I’m sure I’ll be emerging
once in a while to refresh myself
in the tasty wine of your blogs,
put up new sidebar buttons and
add to BB’s Thanksgiving Feast.
OH — FORGOT TO MENTION — YOU ARE ALL ALWAYS WINNERS TO ME, OF COURSE!!
On 9 November 2010 at 10:47 pm Chris Edgar said,
The Poetry Palm — that’s great, I can imagine you doing a dramatic reading of Roger McGough to the trees, with the book opened on the music stand. Personally I like to read Shakespeare to shrubbery and chapparal, but there’s no accounting for tastes.
On 9 November 2010 at 11:11 pm Katherine said,
Can’t resist a giveaway (but winning is not always the point I suppose – well in cards it is, but that’s another topic euchre anyone, poker, crib even?
Oh, and breakie was coffee, 2 stolen bran bites from my daughter, 5 offered froot loops from d’other and a yoghurt. Not enough, but yum anyway
.-= Katherine´s last blog ..The Voice of Africa =-.
On 10 November 2010 at 7:11 am Anne Bender said,
For breakfast this morning
It was a coffee in a cup
I always need a little something
To wake me up
It’s too early yet
For my yogurt ala Greek
But that will be on the agenda
Tra la la, eek eek eek
On 10 November 2010 at 7:20 am sheila said,
The best compliment you can give a book is to pass it along to fresh eyes!
Wonderful!
On 10 November 2010 at 7:21 am Eric 'Bubba' Alder said,
(Jumps up in back of the class, waving his arm wildly)
Ooh! Ooh! I wanna win! I wanna win! Come on! I didn’t get a CD!
Okay, I’ll settle down… sorry!
On 10 November 2010 at 7:32 am Henway said,
I want one! Count me in!
.-= Henway´s last blog ..Losing Weight =-.
On 10 November 2010 at 7:43 am desk49 said,
Sorry lost in a world of work and bloging.
Have fun in the wood-shed all dark and gloom
playing on your guitar strumming out tunes
.-= desk49´s last blog ..Years- =-.
On 10 November 2010 at 8:31 am Liara Covert said,
I am reminded of what Aristotle replies to the query, ”What is a friend?” He says ”A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” In other words, unconditionally love and accept yourself and everyone else is equal part of your soul.
.-= Liara Covert´s last blog ..Savour the journey =-.
On 10 November 2010 at 9:01 am Paige said,
I knew I smelled a bit of poetry with my morning coffee. Good luck to everyone!
.-= Paige´s last blog ..Bread & Music =-.
On 10 November 2010 at 9:12 am Lynn said,
Since I have just been a winner here, I take myself out of the drawing. Good luck to all.
I had oatmeal with a bit of cinnamon and sweet ‘n low. Coffee, of course. Two cups. But morning mac and cheese sounds mighty fine!
On 10 November 2010 at 10:04 am Dot said,
Thank you for my button. It’s beautiful!! I’d love to use it for my email signature, if that’s okay with you.
You’re so good with these. I used to make buttons and it took me a whole evening to make one.
On 10 November 2010 at 10:16 am Kim A. said,
Wow..looking at those books took me back to 1975 when my mother bought one of Rod McKuen’s poetry books. I remember it had a picture of a field on it. I would sit and read and just sink into his words. I have not thought about that book in 20 some years. Consider this my entry! I love your blog..I had coffee for breakfast and I will forgive you for retreating to your muse and music
♥namaste♥
On 10 November 2010 at 11:41 am Betsy Wuebker said,
Yay! I just won, so will defer to another potential winner! Great idea, Jannie; spreading the love of poetry is awesome.
Dot, I love your button, too. And I want to co-opt the image of BlueBunny holding the pumpkin pie for Pete’s recipe.
.-= Betsy Wuebker´s last blog ..Tecumseh – Courageous Warrior and Statesman =-.
On 10 November 2010 at 1:14 pm Jannie said,
Yay, I have FINISHED the lyrics for “Everybody’s Beautiful” to my satisfaction. Break out the chocolate!
Hello Dear Chris, yes indeed the Olde Poetry Palm — planted it myself in ‘98. I even recently found some baby pix of it to share with you all in an upcoming scintillating post. Have you ever planted a Poetry Palm?
Hello Dear Katherine. My aunt and uncle in Mississauga used to play euchre all the time. And we Northern New Brusnwickers are pretty fond of Auction 45! You ever play 45s? Sounds like a breakfast of a mom of little kids indeed!
Hello Dear Anne Bender, you little rhyme sender. Did you ever put your yoghurt in a blender? Did you mix your coffee in there too? With a dash of Mulligan stew?
Hello Dear Sheila — that’s it! What’s the good of poems I’ve already read if they’re just sitting there on the shelf? And not even read at night by my little Blue elf? And hey, Sheila… what DID you eat for brekkie??
Hello Dear Eric “Bubba” “Horshack” Alder. Or are you too young to remember Kotter? Gee, Travolta was a mite thin little guy back then eh? And had a much smaller airplane then too.
Hello Dear Henway of the mysterious blogging fame. You’re in. Your comment will be in the hat. Or would you rather I put the comments in my plastic pumpkin for the draw? Might be easier to climb the tree with.
DEAREST ELLIS!! I am editing this in as how could I have overlooked your words above?? Yes, I’ve been a bit AWOL in blogland these past few days. I have great intentions then stuff happens. And time slips away. You know how that goes?
Hello Dear Liara, do you and Aristotle with that mean to call me Sybil? I do love me. Unconditionally, even with this messy hair, these dimming eyes and my toes that get crookeder by the minute.
Hello Dear Paige — and good luck to YOU too. Let’s see what the old pink hat has to say. Kelly wanted to climb the tree to do the draw, but I’m thinking her up high might be an invitation for another broken arm. Good idea of me going up, don’t you think?
Hello Dear Lynn, you’ve ALWAYS been a winner here. And never ever a whiner. Or a wiener. Was that oatmeal straight from a pouch? Yes, Kelly likes her Annie’s products. Annie has done quite well for herself.
Hello Dear Dot!! Well, I like your button too!! Just a little something I thought looked cute. Dot, you are welcome to use it for your email signature, to blow it up and flash it on billboards all over Washington, or have it printed on tee shirts to sell the world over. I give thee complete and exclusive universal rights forever!! The first buttons took me a long time too, now I do them in 15 to 30 mins, from design to coding.
Hello Dear Kim A. I had a Rod McKuen poetry book once too in my early 20s! And I remember a poem in it about little boys waving to train men and such. You know that poem? I think that book solidified my love of modern poetry. And Kim, how do you get those little hearts in your comment??
Hello Dear Betsy — here — here’s BB’s pie blown up for YOU!!… (Geez, I hope the coding works correctly on this, else this comment will make you say.. WHAT!!) So, here goes…. Let’s see if that flies right. Do you like your pumpkin pie smothered in whipped cream, as Jannie does??
xoxoxoxoox
On 10 November 2010 at 1:31 pm Dr. J said,
Poetry was my best friend during some of life’s tougher times. Don’t tell on me
On 10 November 2010 at 1:39 pm Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. that’s great – poetry of any kind is wonderful .. and the modern ones will lighten recipients hearts .. Thanksgiving preparations too .. & BB’s pie .. looks pretty special – you could shoot a slice down the underground Austin to Eastbourne tunnel .. we’ll add the Cornish Cream once it arrives ..
Go well in the woodshed .. and come out well starred up with lots of songs and all .. happy, happy days .. Hilary
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..A letter character- to words- to language to fonts ABCs again! to Stephen Fry and Kinetic Typography =-.
On 10 November 2010 at 1:47 pm Jennifer Susannah Devore said,
CiaoCiao, Miss Jannie
I trust you won’t climb too much higher with wine glass-in-hand! I tried to scale our palm tree (Lucy) with a bottle of Charles Shaw-in-mouth but damn it if those fellows in Cabo forgot to tell me NOT to wear stilettos whilst climbing palms. I stuck a heel last Wednesday and I’ve been up here ever since. Thank goodness I had my Blackberry with me. (Is that a dolphin?)
Salut d’en haut, d’en arbre!
On 10 November 2010 at 2:55 pm Alice Audrey said,
I’m not sure I can be so selfish as to put my oar in for another giveaway. I’m still basking from the last.
On 10 November 2010 at 4:03 pm Jannie said,
Okay, I worked on more lyrics. Shortened the musical breaks. And am about to wash my hair. have NO idea what I’ll wear. It’s warm here today.
Dearest Dr. J. Reading poetry, writing it, or both? And since we’re sharing secrets, don’t tell anyone I have all Madonna’s CDs.
Dearest Hilary, I hope the poems will lighten hearts, even the depressing poems. Well, getting a little pressie in the mail is always nice indeed. Ah, yes, the olde Austin to Eastbourne tunnel, what a handy route that is. Would you shoot through it if it took only 3 hours from here to there? Fast as the Concorde but underground. Spooky. I’m claustrophobic a bit. Well, probably a lot. No agoraphobia for this here Jannie. A slice of pie would be nice today. Or maybe a Tootsie Roll pinched from Kelly’s Halloween stash. Ah! That’s the ticket!!
Jennifer Susannah Devore, Dearest, you grace our midst yet again. Are you down from the palm? Is your shoe okay? I just ate a mini nBaby Ruth bar and am about to savor a Tootsie Roll, but what I REALLy go for and only available in Canada are Mr. Big bars. I need to order in a few dozen as soon as things get a bit cooler so they will not melt on my doorstep should Postie arrive and I not be home.
Dearest Alice Audrey — you mean your great win which is all written, addressed and sitting here beside me, and not mailing until about 2 hours from now as I will be off to Kinko’s to colorcopy those fine photos? Or maybe not mailed intil the a.of m. because I’m thinking I want to put in another hour on songs before I am off to fetch the wee bairn? Yes, that win that dangles ever before you? I did write a bunch of words, tho! (Jannie begging forgiveness again.) You might like that your third stamp is of Red Maids. Had you ever seen the Wildflower stamps before? Consider your oar in, of course.
xoxoxo
On 10 November 2010 at 4:39 pm Dot said,
Thanks!! A billboard would be great!
On 10 November 2010 at 5:29 pm Eric Alder said,
Jannie! You figured out my imitation!
(I was a big fan of the Sweathogs!)
.-= Eric Alder´s last blog ..Go Forth- Be Fruitful =-.
On 10 November 2010 at 9:13 pm Fireblossom32 said,
Ric Masten! Far too many years ago, on a trip through California, I bought a book of poems by him, which I think is called “Not Wavin’”. (as in “not wavin’ but drownin’) I am too tired at the moment to go look to see the title for sure. But I love that little book. I’ve kept it for thirty years. On the same trip, I bought an Alan Ginsberg volume called “Iron Horse.” Many years later, he did a book signing here in Michigan. I asked him to sign my copies of “Howl” and then “Iron Horse.” He was quite tickled that I had it and asked where I had gotten it. Apparently, it was a limited local issue.
Gimme that Ric Masten book, Jannie! Oh, wait, where are my manners? Gimme PLEASE.
.-= Fireblossom32´s last blog ..In the time before Joan Jett =-.
On 11 November 2010 at 4:44 am SnaggleTooth said,
You seem to go thru alotta poem books. I have very few, prob 3 including the one you sent already! Remember Picnic Lightning by Billy Collins?
Then there’s the anthologies I’m slowly putting together with my artwork. of course my scanner died before I got much into the files, then puter probs got me more. But I’m sure it’ll get done eventually. Now I’ve got new art to consider n have to re-type in all my old pos again.
A Poets work is never… Fully understood!
Good poem
.-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Vets Day 2010 =-.
On 11 November 2010 at 11:08 am Monkey Man said,
Well? Did it take me long to check out that awesome button you made? I am not one to back down from a challenge. Love the post, especially the reference to shaking hot donuts in a bag of sugar. I an smell, taste and see that. Nice.
Thanks for the button. You are pretty darn neat.
.-= Monkey Man´s last blog ..What The Hell Wednesday – Myspace now has bars =-.
On 11 November 2010 at 11:13 am Jannie said,
Hey, Dot — I think Washington could use some flowery billboards!!
Yo Eric, Welcome Back, welcome back, welcome back!
Dearest My lovely wonderful, talented, funny, deep and witty FireBlossom32, a.k.a. my favorite poet. Blue Bunny says tho he cannot rig the drawing for you to win, he is now in a permanent state of deep meditative hopefulness and prayer for YOU to win that Ric Masten. And NO FREAKING WAY!?? You met Ginsberg? Freaking cool!! I met Bill Bixby one time.
Dearest Snaaggletooth of the oceanic way, yes, my private collection of poetry books is now dwindling, but that’s A-Okay! If they only collect dust on my shelves what good are they. I like how Sheila says it above, new eyes to see the words. Oh yes, Picnic Lightening indeed. What a way to go. A poet’s work, yes, an artist’s work is never completely understood. Or ever finished. You painting anything lately?
Monkey Man, Dude!!! WOW — Not long at all. You make me laugh! I’m glad you like it. I think it’s way way cute, tho I wonder if I made the font just a tad too big? Nah, the font is fine. It’s Comic Sans, you know. Yes, my grammy, Dad’s mom, died when I was 6, and I fondly remember her letting me help cook, chatty little Jannie. She was such a beautiful, beautiful soul.
xoxoxo
xoxoxo
On 11 November 2010 at 4:13 pm Alice Audrey said,
I was hoping you’d drag my oar in anyway.
Hey, lyrics before postage. I totally understand.
On 11 November 2010 at 4:43 pm brian said,
hope you are having fun in the wood shed…heck yeah i want a poetry book…might teach me something…smiles. so when you come out of the woodshed are we going to get a peak at some of those songs?
.-= brian´s last blog ..oneshot- outside- myself =-.
On 11 November 2010 at 5:43 pm Ana Goncalves said,
Hey Jannie,
How are you?
How interesting that I have been finding myself returning back to your blog, once there is a Giveaway!
Must be a sign.
I just had a Giveaway on my craft blog end of October, and it was books too.
I’m hoping to have another one before Christmas with a dear friend of mine, who is a crafter, and she has kindly offered to give away some beautiful items. Keep an eye out for that.
I am well.
I am restructuring Expressive World which means I will no longer publish poetry on that site, as I have outgrown it so to speak, and to a new level. I wish to publish my work, so therefore the site will still remain open to the world, but will be more of a showcase.
I will continue with my crafting blog, as I know that I can offer something to others, to help and through that linking into my own insights of creativity.
Of course Expressive World still helps, and it remains there.
Next to this, I continue to nourish myself and I hope to help people along the way.
Much love and hope to see you soon
Enjoy your time in the wood-shed
.-= Ana Goncalves´s last blog ..Learning to draw on the right side of the brain Upside drawing =-.
On 11 November 2010 at 5:47 pm Ana Goncalves said,
P.S-I am looking for your friends website. The friend which you had a joint giveaway with I believe a while back where she gave away some soap, in which I won! I am interested in buying some of her soap as I know that I really enjoyed it.
.-= Ana Goncalves´s last blog ..Learning to draw on the right side of the brain Upside drawing =-.
On 11 November 2010 at 6:15 pm Alessandra said,
Your poem is so beautiful, we don’t need books since we have you.
You touched my heart.
On 11 November 2010 at 6:41 pm quilly said,
I love the poem you wrote for your poetry books! Because I love a good poem, definitely count me in on the drawing. For breakfast I had a bowl of Golden Grahams cereal and then I slipped out to my favorite coffee store for a mocha latte. When you finish your songs will you sing to us again?
On 11 November 2010 at 6:41 pm Jannie said,
Oh, thank you, Alice Audrey for your patience, and today is a P.O. holiday. But these good, good things, like letters with genuine U.S.P.O Wildflower stamps and Bermuda stationery, take a little time.
Hey, if ya hadn’t dipped your oar in — I may have yanked it and you into the water.
Dear Brian, well I do have my woodshed stocked with beer, hoagies and chocolate! Well, one of the songs is a Big, Big Secret and the other is a mystery. So, you may have to wait until Christmas morning!
Ana, Dear Ana, hello!! But I must away, sorry — The Child needs me. I’ll speak to your sweet comments as soon as I can.
xoxoxo
On 11 November 2010 at 8:12 pm magiceye said,
love your perch to indulge in a cup of coffee!!
.-= magiceye´s last blog ..Skywatch Friday =-.
On 11 November 2010 at 9:44 pm Daisy said,
Well, I do love you, Jannie. And today for breakfast I had a glass of chocolate Carnation Instant Breakfast and a hot cup of tea. HA HA! What a lovely giveaway. You are a generous soul.
Hugs to you!
.-= Daisy´s last blog ..Supermarket Saturday =-.
On 12 November 2010 at 2:38 am Jeanne said,
Jannie,
I am not entering to win a prize. You see, I won the last contest. I know that Kelly picked those winners at random… but still. I am very good at winning contests (and we don’t want anyone thinking the contest is fixed). Not that you would ever fix a contest, of course! You know, though… pesky perceptions. Better safe than sorry. All’s well that ends well. OK. Enough clichés.
So I am here to:
1) Say hi.
“Hi!”
2) Tell you how much I love you.
“I love you, Jannie Funster”!
3) Tell you what I ate for breakfast.
“I’m sorry to report that I missed it today”.
4) Ask you a question…
“Dear heaven, how did you get that pumpkin pie picture in a blog comment?” I wonder if my version of Wordpress does such interesting things as allow pictures in the blog comment section? I must investigate at once! You never know when I might need a pumpkin pie in a blog comment, right?
5) To make it an even 5, I was going to share with your readers what we were discussing offline. (I hope that’s OK). November 17th is a blogging event called “Love Beats Hate”.
If you are interested in participating, please input your blog information in the Linky tool at the bottom of my latest post. If you’re on Twitter, please spread the word with this hashtag: #LoveBeatsHate. If you’re on Facebook, please spread the word and “like” the brand new page called “Love Beats Hate”.
The November 17th, 2010 blogging event has this official objective listed:
“Love Beats Hate” is a blogging event designed to shine a spotlight on the power of love and the importance of speaking out on behalf of marginalized populations.
The more the merrier! Anyone who wishes to join this event is welcome!
Jannie, thank you for bearing with me on shamelessly plugging our love event. I just know you have a very high percentage of readers who would most likely be interested in this event.
Love ya, Jannie!!
Jeanne
xoxoxo
On 12 November 2010 at 4:20 am Barbara Swafford said,
Hi Jannie,
A pink John Deere hat? I didn’t know they made them in pink.
Have fun in the wood shed.
On 12 November 2010 at 7:21 am G-Man said,
Jannie….
I miss you…G
On 12 November 2010 at 10:58 am Akelamalu said,
It’s always great to share a good read (no need to include me in your draw).
For breakfast I had cereal and fruit – yummy.
Have a great weekend.
.-= Akelamalu´s last blog ..Friday 55 Flash Fiction 141 Colours =-.
On 12 November 2010 at 1:16 pm Ana Goncalves said,
Dear Jannie,
Just so you know I found your friend’s website.
The Aventine Hill Emporium. http://www.myaventine.com/
.-= Ana Goncalves´s last blog ..Learning to draw on the right side of the brain child-like drawing =-.
On 12 November 2010 at 1:40 pm Jannie said,
Hello!
Whoo-hooo.
Dearest Ana, I am very well thank you! Hey, I must make you a sidebar button soon! How wonderful you are restructuring Expressice World, micing things up in live to give to all in your sweet way. I have not yet begun the book you sent me — but the chocolate is long long long since gone! Like, the day ater the package arrived. I hope when you comment here you will link to your crafting blog so I can see your new art. Sorry I missed your give-away. I meant to but I guess I forgot. Woodshed nice and comfy at the moment in this soft chair and the rest of my coffee to imbibe. xoxo
Dearest Ana again — hey just click this button… for the fabulous body products.
Ahhhh, Dearest Alessandra. What a sweet thing to say. Thank you. You touch ME deeply and sweetly. And how did I touch your heart? The part about the donuts? The hair ruffling? The shelf dancing?
Dearest Quilly — I might sing for you again before my songs are even finished! There is one I was once considering for a song contest, a tune called “Sail A Child” I think I’ll sing that next for you all, a capella as I have not fiddled with the guitar on it much yet. Or maybe I should fiddle with a fiddle?
Ah, I’ll let Rich Bowden do that — he’s an amazing amazing violin guy! He played on a lot of the songs on “I Need A Man.” Golden grahams? Aren’t those the ones with the super cute but a little eerie commercials of the cereal eating each other? 
Dearest Magic Eye — please don’t tell anyone this but it was actually a tad uncomfortable in that particular posistion on that particular spot. But I do suffer for my art!
Ahhh, Daisy — I love you too!! Still can’t believe I’ve found you and so many others. Does blogging ROCK!?!?!?? You know it. Are you trying to lose a few lbs? that shake breakfast. If you are, please don’t go too hungry, okay?? I think it IS a lovely give-away, yes. And I, with the help of my mom and dad planted that palm. Will do a post for you guys of it as a wee babe.
Dearst Jeanne — I mailed 4 parcels today but yours was NOT one of them, sorry. Had a few glitches and temporary set-backs lately. Hi! I love you too!! Missing breakfast for me can bring on a migraine. And I would not even CONSIDER skipping my morning strong coffee, so addicted to that cup. Hey, you know the code each photo you upload has? I jsut cooppied and pasted the html and stuck it in the comment. Try it. (You might like it.) (Give it to Mikey — he’ll eat anything.) (But I digress.) Nov. 17th — Love V Hate. I think Hate is and will take a royal shellacking. yes — my readers are all a bunch of LOVE FREAKS — and I like them that way!!
Hey, Barbara — yes! I bought that when I was in the Funsters when I’d sing my “I Need A Man With A Chainsaw.” And I wore a veil for “I had a wedgie on my wedding day.” I actually have 2 identicals, because last year one of the moms at Kelly’s school saw mine and gifted me with another. Sounds like a good Kelly- Jannie photo op!
Hey, Dearest G-man, I miss you too! And on the 17th I’m posting the Love V Hate Fest, so I’m not sure what to do about the 55 for next week. Hmnn, decisions, decisions… Maybe post my Friday on actual Friday — or post the Love Fest as a 55 on the Thursday at 5:55 if Jeanne doesn’t mind.
Akelamalu! Hello. Cereal and fruit sounds lovely. Did you have cream on it? Today I had 2 Chick Filet nuggets and my coffee.
xoxo
And there’ Ana!! Awesome.
xoxo
On 12 November 2010 at 2:50 pm JoyChristin said,
Hi Jannie,
Break out the chocolate? I *love* it…
What did I have for breakfast..poached eggs on sweet potatoes..interesting combo I know but one of my fav’s..
And then I got out my drum and played along to BB King’s “Hummingbird” because the wind is whipping into a frenzy so I thought it best to celebrate her fury rather than shrink from it..:)
.-= JoyChristin´s last blog ..The Gift… =-.
On 12 November 2010 at 3:04 pm jo miffo said,
WhyHey beautiful…
I miss you more than vodka xoxox
Love you more than a fat kid loves chocolate cake xoxox
On 12 November 2010 at 5:34 pm Adrenalynn said,
I want a book of your awesome poetry, can I have that? No, I really just want to say hi. And that I love your words.
On 12 November 2010 at 6:38 pm sheila said,
Jannie dear, I thought you were in studio this week! lol. Thanks for all your super duper comments my friend! See you soon!
On 12 November 2010 at 8:11 pm secret agent woman said,
A wine drinking hat and a wine drinking tree – you have developed a whole wine-drinking lifestyle!
.-= secret agent woman´s last blog ..The fun so far =-.
On 13 November 2010 at 1:28 am Alice Audrey said,
LOL
On 13 November 2010 at 2:17 pm Jannie said,
Whooo – out of the woodshed, and into the fire.
I have been recording my guitar on the iPhone recorder and it’s sounding better than ever it has — very passable. So excited about how it’ll go with ease and grace in the studio.
Hi Joy Christin — sounds like a very tasty and nutritious brekkie! You ever have sweet potato fries? I did once and they’re not bad at all. What kind of a drum have you? And I LOVE how you became one with the wind — beautiful, like you!!
Hi Jo Miffo!! What a sweet sweet treat to see you here. I wonder where I put that letter I started to you?? For sure you’ll hear from me by Christmas!!! LOVE YOU!!!! YOur head okay after the vodka?
Hey, Adrenalynn — MY poetry in a book!? Maybe one day, eh? Yes indeed.
Hey, Sheila, I am not quite in the studio yet, I am getting my guitar real good. But have been peeking out of the woodshed for blog-reading breaks. You go the video cam out yet for that Traverse reality show??
Hi Secret Agent Woman, and the funny thing is I haven’t really been drinking wine at all lately. Been sipping some Irish Cream nightly, or almost nightly.
Hi Alice Audrey.
xoxoxo to all.
On 13 November 2010 at 8:53 pm Glenn Buttkus said,
A lot of Jannie’s poetry gets reposted over on
my site, cuz her poetics are always so heart
felt and unique; but yes, if you put a gaggle
of poems in a volume, I will stand in line for it.
This poem is a good one, one of your best,
and it gets many of us to look at poets
that have been around a while, but do not
have a lot of recognition. Roger McGough,
Frank Pool, Rick Masten, and Adrian Matejka
are on my poetry queue for sure.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..Wherever Love Shall Find You =-.
On 14 November 2010 at 6:32 am Tess The Bold Life said,
Hi Jannie,
I’ve not seen a pink hat of the tractor version. Can you post a photo of it plz?
.-= Tess The Bold Life´s last blog ..Courage Is A Beautiful Thing =-.
On 14 November 2010 at 3:14 pm KB said,
I was thinking of doing the same thing with some of my books too.
Great minds think alike
On 14 November 2010 at 3:33 pm Nessa said,
“I saw sum’at nasty in the wood shed.”
Hello, I want to be in the drawing as I love books.
I love you. You are so much fun.
I had a cheese omelette, sausage links and rye toast for breakfast which my husband cooked which makes it ten times better.
Did I pass the non-skills test?
.-= Nessa´s last blog ..Autumn Assoluta =-.
On 14 November 2010 at 7:34 pm Jannie said,
Whoo-hoo! Jannie is out of the songwriting woodshed, and is not planning on going back in there for any extended session in the foreseeable future.
Glenn! Cool. I bet you have a TON of poetry books.
Tess! As soon as I find my second pink John Deere hat I’ll have Jim take a photo of Kelly and me in them, and post it!!
KB! It’s fun giving stuff away to those who appreciate them! Who better to give poetry books to than all you wild and roving Net poets!?
Dearest Nessa, I am not familiar with that quote. Is it from Sling Blade? Ah, thanks, I love you too!! your brekkie sounds mighty mighty tasty, a real Sunday feast from a cooking hubby! Oh, you not only passed the non-skills test, but you get an triple A+++
xoxo
xoxox
xxoo
On 15 November 2010 at 1:34 am Thomma Lyn said,
Hi, Jannie! ACK, have I really been gone for so long? I am so sorry! I’ve let the days fly by too quickly and tumbleweeds are blowing across my blogs, and… well… I MISS YOU!
Glad you’re recording! YIPPEE! Can’t wait to hear your new music. And since I happened over on a poetry book drawing day, go ahead and enter me. I love me some poetry!
Love and light and laughter, as always, dear Jannie. xoxoxo
On 16 November 2010 at 10:49 am Jewel Allen said,
Am I too late to the poe-rty?? What a wonderful giveaway. Pls. enter me!
And thanks for adding me to your sidebar. You are so creative. My blog button is almost as cute as BB’s Thanksgiving buttons.
You know what would be so fun?? BB paper dolls with little holiday accessories. That would be just so darling!! (I love paper dolls. Yes. Still.)
On 17 November 2010 at 11:46 am Jannie said,
Hey, Dearest Thomma Lyn — you are IN for the drawing!! Great to see you. I’m in the studio this coming Friday night, and preparing, so will draw after then. Hope you are well, my dear sweetie. xoxoxo
Hey, Dearest Jewel, Nope, not too late for the poetry book give-away!! Ahh, you gave me the lovely images to make your button with — piece of cake. BB paper dolls — I LOVE that idea!!! Maybe one day he’ll have an action figure and a lunch box too!! :0 xoxoxo
On 29 November 2010 at 2:12 pm The Kelly Way Of Putting On Suspenders | Jannie Funster said,
[...] had so much fun up in my tree earlier today, picking 5 of you to receive the poetry books, but a technical issue prevents me from uploading that video now, sorry. (Need to free up a bit [...]
On 17 January 2011 at 2:28 am robbi said,
Summers are never meant to last forever
chalked in the history of youth
a causality of meaning
weaved between each Autumn leaf,
then enters winters darkened breath
carried into springs confusion,
love drained between the cracks of salvation
to somewhere in the middle of emotion
and the beginning of regret,
adventures take a sudden ending
mostly in despair,
we walked together in the last of heat
talking nothingness, but with good intent
I wrote her name, signed with care
but seemingly to the air
On 17 January 2011 at 9:12 am Jannie said,
Dear Dear Robbi… Spring’s confusion, I really like that!
TG your comment here did not end up unread, only the air knowing it had been there.
xoxoxo