. . . at least that’s what I’m calling it!
I’m off to Capital City in the morning to take part in this rather fab Christmas Staccato session. And I’m look forward to sitting back and listening to others as much as having the chance to read some of my own work.
I may bring along a Christmassy poem by someone else . . .
If you’re in town tomorrow, come along to Toner’s in Baggot Street. This promises to be a mighty evening!
Mine’s a hot port; I’m fighting the dreaded lurgy.
Next weekend I’ll be reading poetry for Christmas, and from This Little World.
Join me at the Ennis Bookshop on Sunday, 10 December. I’ll read a few of my own poems, and some poems I’ve chosen to get us into a festive mood. Dervilla has told me that I’ll be the first person to do a bit of poeting in the shop. I’m chuffed to have been asked.
So – why not get out of the bed a bit earlier and meet your gang for a nice brunch. Take in the Christmas lights and window displays in town. Then meander down to the bookshop for some poetry, and a good browse. You can even get some Christmas shopping done!
Time: 1.30pm, Sunday 10 December. Venue: The Ennis Bookshop, Abbey Street, Ennis
(I heard a rumour that a box of Celebrations might be opened!)
The night before Christmas, and it’s been a busy couple of weeks here on Ireland’s west coast – as no doubt it’s been for you.
As I said to someone recently: If every one in the family is in the right place, at the right table, healthy and able to enjoy the Christmas meal – really that’s all that matters.
So, at a time of stress for many – but also one of affection, fun, and gathering – please take time out for yourself. Enjoy this wonderful reading by Dylan Thomas of his Child’s Christmas in Wales.
I’ve run out of time to write the usual pre-Christmas blog post. But, you know what? It can wait.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS, every one.
Karen J McDonnell 