Gave an IWKYA to the charge nurse on the cardiac surgery floor in the hospital where I work as a volunteer. She had asked what else I did, and when I said I wrote, she expressed interest. Since some of that book is set on her floor, I thought it would be a good example of my work to show her.
And at an appointment with my cardiologist, I promised to bring her a MESSIAHS. (Adele says he noticed in my eyes a moment’s hesitation when I weighed charging her.) But she has been so important to us (and we to her) and we care for her so much (and she us) – plus she said, “I love cartoons.” I am not sure she has in mind those on which I focus, but still…
In other (MESSIAHS) news…
This moral/ethical thing (See previous “Adventure”) has become more twisted. Frequent readers will recall the poet who sent me a new collection of her poems, which, I felt, obligated me to send her a copy of my book, which I didn’t want to do. I had thought I had finessed that by sending her a collection of poems by a friend, but now she has emailed me to be alert to another book she is sending. So how do I respond to that?
I think I will send her a signed, ltd. ed. (so far) miniaturized copy of my book launch poster by F___, my West Coast promo man. In fact, I liked this gesture so much, I sent one to everyone who has bought or, so long as copies last, will buy MESSIHS from me, mail-order.
So many Bob Levins on the Internet; I'm the Bob Levin who writes.