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Dec.05.2012 - 9:55 pm
The Next Big Thing Entry
NOTE: The formatting in this entry is weird. I've edited and reposted at least six times. Sorry for the weird spacing, etc.  I haven't bl(ah)gged for a year. It's been a year...
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Aug.25.2011 - 5:01 am
Reading at Vanderbilt's Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
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When I was an undergraduate at Vanderbilt in the early 90's, I let Jesus' people convince me I was to be pitied. I needed forgiveness and mercy and a special dispensation. I was "...
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Aug.24.2011 - 1:07 am
SECOND Review of Mad for Meat
Here's a mini-review by Craig Santos Perez.
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Jun.27.2011 - 8:08 pm
Review of Mad for Meat
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Here's the first REVIEW of Mad for Meat!
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Comments from Kevin

May.26.2010 - 12:08 am
In response to: Of Faulty Comparisons and Racial Animosity: Nashville, New Orleans and the Politics of Disaster
Your Sermon
Pastor Tim, I'm in the choir. I grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Vanderbilt University. I know both cities,...
Apr.13.2010 - 12:22 am
In response to: The Wishing Star (Nozomi no Hoshi) - Theme Song for Love in Translation
Sugoi!
It's weird and wonderful to find this, Wendy! The music takes me back to Japan. Had no idea there was a writer/singer...
Jan.31.2009 - 8:57 pm
In response to: The Inaugural Speech,and then, the poem....
Delivery vs. Substance
Elizabeth's poem was strong and clear. She didn't "perform" it and, as a musician, I wanted more music in her voice....
Dec.17.2008 - 2:09 am
In response to: Creating and Perfecting the Writers Group
Short vs. Long
Being in a group is stimulating but I wonder if I thrive better (and remain a more helpful group member) in short-term...

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About Kevin

I'm originally from New Orleans & can't say enough about how much that influences everything I am and do. I've published some poetry, essays & reviews in 42opus, jubilat, Massachusetts Review, FIELD, Poetry & elsewhere. My books include Mad...
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Kevin’s Favorite Books

A Radiance Like Wind or Water (Richard Ronan)