Hello —
Well, it’s the first of September, 2024 — and I have a couple of things to say.

First, a thank you to any and all of you who contributed a thought or a comment during the last couple of months. They were stressful; you helped me through.

Second, I’ve suspended sending out copies of my latest chapbook, “Incredible Roses.” Only four people asked for it; that is not many. If you asked for it and didn’t get it, my apologies; get in touch with me and I’ll make sure you do.

Third — and most of the point — I am more or less suspending the Work for a time in order to focus on dealing with the various issues I continue to have.

As should be clear, I’ve had two or three (the doctors can’t decide) strokes since 3-20-2024. While they were relatively minor, they are still having a profound impact on my daily regimen.

My memory lapses are the most difficult area to deal with, and emotionally I’m not regulated correctly. While my walking and talking are OK, I’m not fit to be back at work and I am dealing with that and the subsequent daily issues that have sprung from it.

I need to focus on these issues for a while.

I’ll continue to post poems now and then — it’s good for my soul. And I’ll still comment on them and respond to yours. The Work will continue. I hope to return to it full-bore someday, hopefully soon.

Thank you for your time. Please feel free to respond as you will.

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Onward.
Tony
September 1, 2024