I’ve spent the week trying to revise some poems I started at the beginning of the summer. Not having a lot of luck. I have come to the conclusion that some poems are simply not meant to work.
In other news, I got my contributor copy of Main Street Rag where my poem “Oxymoron” appears. I’ve always enjoyed Main Street Rag, but I especially like the press’s books and chapbook selection — I think they do a beautiful job!
Finally, after a quiet summer with rejections and acceptances, I got news from Lake Effect that they will be publishing one of my poems in their next issue. I’m hoping the note will end the dry spell — I have quite a few poems out and about this summer.
The Scrapper Poet 
M.J.Iuppa Said:
on July 25, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Hi Karen,
Congrats on Lake Effect and Main Street Rag. Sounds like you’re have a productive and peaceful summer.
M.J.
kweyant Said:
on July 25, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Thanks M.J. — It’s been somewhat productive! But not very peaceful — it seems that I’m dodging a lot of rain this summer.
mariegauthier Said:
on July 26, 2009 at 2:57 am
Congratulations! I’ve tried Lake Effect a few times with no luck, great journal, good for you!