Michael Embry's Blog, page 38
June 4, 2014
Story Songs: The Best Things in Life
Recently I rediscovered Mike Pinder, the former keyboardist extraordinaire (especially with the mellotron) for The Moody Blues.
I downloaded "The Promise/Among the Stars," recordings from the mid-1970s ("The Promise") and "Among the Stars" (mid-'90s).
Pinder penned Moodies' classics such as "Melancholy Man," "(Thinking is) the Best Way (to Travel)," "Lost in a Lost World," and "A Simple Game."
One of my favorites from the recent download is the upbeat "The Best Things in Life," a wonderful feel-good tune about the the joys in life that money can't buy.
It opens:
"Each time you see your baby smileEach time you hear that someone is a mother to beThe best things in life are free.
"Each time you hear a waterfallEach time you see the sunset or the fruit on a treeThe best things in life are free"
And then he sings about the special person in his life:
"The world turns around and aroundThe moon moves the seaI'm thinking of you in my lifeGetting closer to me"
And it closes:
"Next time you take a breath of airRemember people everywhere will agreeThe best things in life are free"
I believe most of us would agree with Pinder that the best things don't carry a price tag.
Mike Pinder Pinder, who is now 72, left the Moody Blues in 1978 after their "Octave" release. The download also includes two songs by The Pinder Brothers (Michael Lee and Matt), Mike's two sons, accompanied by retired Moody co-founder Ray Thomas on the flute.
You'll also find some ballads, uptempo songs, and three instrumentals on this two-album release that rekindles some sounds from the "core seven" Moodies' releases while showcasing Pinder's distinctive voice, musicianship, and songwriting.
"The Best Things in Life" lyrics
And a bonus by The Pinder Brothers (Dear Diane):
Until the next time...
I downloaded "The Promise/Among the Stars," recordings from the mid-1970s ("The Promise") and "Among the Stars" (mid-'90s).Pinder penned Moodies' classics such as "Melancholy Man," "(Thinking is) the Best Way (to Travel)," "Lost in a Lost World," and "A Simple Game."
One of my favorites from the recent download is the upbeat "The Best Things in Life," a wonderful feel-good tune about the the joys in life that money can't buy.
It opens:
"Each time you see your baby smileEach time you hear that someone is a mother to beThe best things in life are free.
"Each time you hear a waterfallEach time you see the sunset or the fruit on a treeThe best things in life are free"
And then he sings about the special person in his life:
"The world turns around and aroundThe moon moves the seaI'm thinking of you in my lifeGetting closer to me"
And it closes:
"Next time you take a breath of airRemember people everywhere will agreeThe best things in life are free"
I believe most of us would agree with Pinder that the best things don't carry a price tag.
Mike Pinder Pinder, who is now 72, left the Moody Blues in 1978 after their "Octave" release. The download also includes two songs by The Pinder Brothers (Michael Lee and Matt), Mike's two sons, accompanied by retired Moody co-founder Ray Thomas on the flute. You'll also find some ballads, uptempo songs, and three instrumentals on this two-album release that rekindles some sounds from the "core seven" Moodies' releases while showcasing Pinder's distinctive voice, musicianship, and songwriting.
"The Best Things in Life" lyrics
And a bonus by The Pinder Brothers (Dear Diane):
Until the next time...
May 31, 2014
Keeping It Clean in Young Adult Novels
Sometimes I'm a bit perplexed when critics or reviewers knock a young adult novel because the language is considered too clean. In other words, simply not realistic.
I'm certainly not naive to believe that some young adults don't have potty mouth. It's almost like an act of rebelliousness. After they mature, many of them clean up their acts.
But I know plenty of kids who don't cuss or use language that many would consider insulting or abusive toward others. Maybe they are mature for their age.
Or maybe they have been raised in a home where the parents and other family members set an example by refraining to use questionable words.
As an aside, Vice President Joe Biden regretted saying, "This is a BFD" at the signing of the Affordable Care Act, adding that his mother would have totally disapproved! Hey Joe, my mom would have reacted the same way.
And that can be the same in the fictional world. Not all kids cuss and talk dirty. Many, if not most, are well-mannered and considerate.
I wouldn't expect to find questionable language in a Christian novel (or any other religious-based novel) unless it was totally relevant to the story.
And I believe some authors -- perhaps acting as de facto family members -- try to set an example for their young readers by showing that you can keep it clean when talking to others, expressing anger or happiness, or any other verbal emotion.
I've been reading reviews of some books where folks thought the language was too adult. I don't have a problem with language if it pertinent, rather than gratuitous, to the story.
I also think that kids may hear enough foul language in their lives from music, movies and from their peers that reading a clean novel might be somewhat of an escape for them as well.
Before I wrote "Shooting Star," I told several friends that I planned to write a novel that would be clean and inspirational to young people, much like the books I read when growing up by authors I admired such as Clair Bee and John R. Tunis. I thought their novels influenced me a great deal in terms sportsmanship and how to treat others, and I considered my novel as sort of a tribute to them.
And I took the same approach with "The Bully List," even though it would have been easy throwing in a few expletives here and there because of the subject matter.
I'm not being critical of authors who have used "realistic" dialogue in their novels. Whatever works for them is what they should write.
Your thoughts?
Until the next time...
I'm certainly not naive to believe that some young adults don't have potty mouth. It's almost like an act of rebelliousness. After they mature, many of them clean up their acts.
But I know plenty of kids who don't cuss or use language that many would consider insulting or abusive toward others. Maybe they are mature for their age.
Or maybe they have been raised in a home where the parents and other family members set an example by refraining to use questionable words.
As an aside, Vice President Joe Biden regretted saying, "This is a BFD" at the signing of the Affordable Care Act, adding that his mother would have totally disapproved! Hey Joe, my mom would have reacted the same way.And that can be the same in the fictional world. Not all kids cuss and talk dirty. Many, if not most, are well-mannered and considerate.
I wouldn't expect to find questionable language in a Christian novel (or any other religious-based novel) unless it was totally relevant to the story.
And I believe some authors -- perhaps acting as de facto family members -- try to set an example for their young readers by showing that you can keep it clean when talking to others, expressing anger or happiness, or any other verbal emotion.
I've been reading reviews of some books where folks thought the language was too adult. I don't have a problem with language if it pertinent, rather than gratuitous, to the story.
I also think that kids may hear enough foul language in their lives from music, movies and from their peers that reading a clean novel might be somewhat of an escape for them as well.
Before I wrote "Shooting Star," I told several friends that I planned to write a novel that would be clean and inspirational to young people, much like the books I read when growing up by authors I admired such as Clair Bee and John R. Tunis. I thought their novels influenced me a great deal in terms sportsmanship and how to treat others, and I considered my novel as sort of a tribute to them.
And I took the same approach with "The Bully List," even though it would have been easy throwing in a few expletives here and there because of the subject matter.I'm not being critical of authors who have used "realistic" dialogue in their novels. Whatever works for them is what they should write.
Your thoughts?
Until the next time...
May 30, 2014
As Good as Your Last Shot
One of the best lessons I ever learned from some of my photographer friends is: “You’re only as good as your last shot.”
I try to keep that in mind when I go out and take photographs, be it of nature, family, travel, or random shots when I’m out and about. What that means to me is to try to make every click of the shutter count because that could be the last photograph.
Now that doesn't mean every photograph I take is going to be good. I’m not a professional by any means, but I try to frame potential images in the viewfinder to get the best possible result. In other words, the initial cropping comes before I even snap a photo.
One of the great things about digital cameras is that you can delete those embarrassingly bad photographs before you download them on a computer. Or, if they do make it to the computer, they can be zapped into cyberspace.
I've been fortunate to have friends who are professional photographers, mostly from news organizations. I've enjoyed listening to them talk about craft and figuring out what makes a good photograph.
And I’m sure most, if not all, would agree that the last shot counts. And when you give it some more thought, perhaps the saying can apply to other things in our lives as well.
Until the next time…
I try to keep that in mind when I go out and take photographs, be it of nature, family, travel, or random shots when I’m out and about. What that means to me is to try to make every click of the shutter count because that could be the last photograph.
Now that doesn't mean every photograph I take is going to be good. I’m not a professional by any means, but I try to frame potential images in the viewfinder to get the best possible result. In other words, the initial cropping comes before I even snap a photo.
One of the great things about digital cameras is that you can delete those embarrassingly bad photographs before you download them on a computer. Or, if they do make it to the computer, they can be zapped into cyberspace.
I've been fortunate to have friends who are professional photographers, mostly from news organizations. I've enjoyed listening to them talk about craft and figuring out what makes a good photograph.
And I’m sure most, if not all, would agree that the last shot counts. And when you give it some more thought, perhaps the saying can apply to other things in our lives as well.
Until the next time…
May 19, 2014
Spotlight on Kenny Loggins
One of the most talented singer-songwriters in rock music has to be Kenny Loggins.
From his days as part of Loggins & Messina in the 1970s to his solo years to his collaborations with others, Loggins has accomplished quite a bit in music.
His first song to gain notice was "House on Pooh Corner," recorded by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in the early '70s.
Then came his years with Jim Messina, the former member of Buffalo Springfield and Poco, when they formed one of the top duos with songs such as "Your Mama Don't Dance," "Thinking of You," and "My Music." During their four-year run, they sold 16 million albums.
After they parted ways in 1976 (but with reunion tours in 2005 and 2009), Loggins found success as a solo artist with such hits as "Whenever I Call You Friend" (a duet with Stevie Nicks) and "This Is It."
He co-wrote "This Is It" and "What A Fool Believes" with Michael McDonald and "Whenever I Call You Friend" with Melissa Manchester. "What A Fool Believes" earned a Grammy for "Song of the Year" in 1980 and Loggins won a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance the following year for "This Is It."
And then came the memorable movie songs that Loggins penned in the 1980s including "I'm Alright" (Caddyshack), "Footloose" (Footloose), "Meet Me Halfway" (Over the Top), and "Danger Zone" (Top Gun).
Blue Sky RidersLoggins, who is 66, still tours as a solo performer and with the Blue Sky Riders. He also is writing a children's book.
Although he has recorded 12 platinum albums and has songwriting credits for nearly all popular genres, Loggins has never been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame despite being eligible since 2001. Shame on you, voters!!!
Here are some of Loggins's great songs:
From his days as part of Loggins & Messina in the 1970s to his solo years to his collaborations with others, Loggins has accomplished quite a bit in music.
His first song to gain notice was "House on Pooh Corner," recorded by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in the early '70s.
Then came his years with Jim Messina, the former member of Buffalo Springfield and Poco, when they formed one of the top duos with songs such as "Your Mama Don't Dance," "Thinking of You," and "My Music." During their four-year run, they sold 16 million albums.
After they parted ways in 1976 (but with reunion tours in 2005 and 2009), Loggins found success as a solo artist with such hits as "Whenever I Call You Friend" (a duet with Stevie Nicks) and "This Is It."
He co-wrote "This Is It" and "What A Fool Believes" with Michael McDonald and "Whenever I Call You Friend" with Melissa Manchester. "What A Fool Believes" earned a Grammy for "Song of the Year" in 1980 and Loggins won a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance the following year for "This Is It."
And then came the memorable movie songs that Loggins penned in the 1980s including "I'm Alright" (Caddyshack), "Footloose" (Footloose), "Meet Me Halfway" (Over the Top), and "Danger Zone" (Top Gun).
Blue Sky RidersLoggins, who is 66, still tours as a solo performer and with the Blue Sky Riders. He also is writing a children's book.Although he has recorded 12 platinum albums and has songwriting credits for nearly all popular genres, Loggins has never been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame despite being eligible since 2001. Shame on you, voters!!!
Here are some of Loggins's great songs:
May 11, 2014
Writing Reviews
One of the best ways to see your words in print is by writing reviews.
I bet a lot of folks have written book and music reviews for websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. And I'm sure, at least from my experience, that you get asked frequently by the aforementioned companies to write reviews and/or rate products after you've made a purchase.
I've written quite a few reviews for Amazon, and if you've read my blog and seen some of my Facebook posts, you know that I request reviews for my books and those of other authors. That's one of the important ways we get the word out about our works. I also write book reviews on Goodreads.
But there are many other places to express your opinions, and leave you eloquent prose, such as retail establishments such as Wal-Mart and Overstock. I left a review on a panini press I bought at Walmart. I recently purchased some water filters for my refrigerator and was asked to leave a review about the product.
One of my favorite places for reviews is Tripadvisor.com. I generally check out places on towns I plan to visit to see what others recommend. I feel like I'm returning the favor by leaving reviews on the places where I visit.
While I don't get paid for the reviews, I feel like it's a service to other consumers. I especially enjoy reading book reviews since many newspapers (at least where I live) have reduced the amount of column inches they devote to books (and the arts).
Another reason I like to read reviews is that most of them are written by regular folks rather than hard-boiled critics. I'm not sure if Jeff Bezos, of Amazon, would agree with me but I believe one of the many reasons for the success of his company is allowing feedback (reviews) from his customers on the millions of products it offers.
Any places you recommend for reviews?
Until the next time...
I bet a lot of folks have written book and music reviews for websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. And I'm sure, at least from my experience, that you get asked frequently by the aforementioned companies to write reviews and/or rate products after you've made a purchase.
I've written quite a few reviews for Amazon, and if you've read my blog and seen some of my Facebook posts, you know that I request reviews for my books and those of other authors. That's one of the important ways we get the word out about our works. I also write book reviews on Goodreads.
But there are many other places to express your opinions, and leave you eloquent prose, such as retail establishments such as Wal-Mart and Overstock. I left a review on a panini press I bought at Walmart. I recently purchased some water filters for my refrigerator and was asked to leave a review about the product.
One of my favorite places for reviews is Tripadvisor.com. I generally check out places on towns I plan to visit to see what others recommend. I feel like I'm returning the favor by leaving reviews on the places where I visit.While I don't get paid for the reviews, I feel like it's a service to other consumers. I especially enjoy reading book reviews since many newspapers (at least where I live) have reduced the amount of column inches they devote to books (and the arts).
Another reason I like to read reviews is that most of them are written by regular folks rather than hard-boiled critics. I'm not sure if Jeff Bezos, of Amazon, would agree with me but I believe one of the many reasons for the success of his company is allowing feedback (reviews) from his customers on the millions of products it offers.
Any places you recommend for reviews?
Until the next time...
May 4, 2014
Writers Write
I must confess, right from the start, that I haven't been productive the past two months. It was my goal to write one short story a week, beginning on March 1, and continue at that pace for two months.
Alas, two months later, I've only written one short story. Some writers will shrug their shoulders and say, "Sometimes life gets in the way."
And other writers will retort, "So what? Keep writing. Writers write!"
Well, I plan to get back to my original goal, but with everything pushed back two months.
It's not that I haven't been writing -- and this is not a rationalization -- because my job involves writing and editing. I write every day. I've been so busy with other things that I haven't written that many blog posts since I made that earlier declaration.
But that's going to change. Now. Besides the short stories, I also plan to start on a novel in the next few weeks, after I've worked out a broad outline.
I guess the point I want to get across, and I heard this from a minister many years ago, is to "keep on keepin' on" until you reach your goal.
Until the next time....
Alas, two months later, I've only written one short story. Some writers will shrug their shoulders and say, "Sometimes life gets in the way."
And other writers will retort, "So what? Keep writing. Writers write!"
Well, I plan to get back to my original goal, but with everything pushed back two months.
It's not that I haven't been writing -- and this is not a rationalization -- because my job involves writing and editing. I write every day. I've been so busy with other things that I haven't written that many blog posts since I made that earlier declaration. But that's going to change. Now. Besides the short stories, I also plan to start on a novel in the next few weeks, after I've worked out a broad outline.
I guess the point I want to get across, and I heard this from a minister many years ago, is to "keep on keepin' on" until you reach your goal.
Until the next time....
April 30, 2014
Spotlight on Steve Miller Band
One of the cutting-edge musical groups emerging from the late 1960s was the Steve Miller Band.
The group created a distinctive sound, combining Chicago-infused blues and West Coast-influenced rock to become a major act from the late 1960s to the early '80s.
I first became a fan of the group in 1968 with the "Sailor" album, featuring the single "Living in the U.S.A." The next year saw the release of "Brave New World," that included the tune, "Space Cowboy."
Then the band began to churn out the hits, with No. 1s "The Joker" ('73), "Rock'n Me" ('76), and "Abracadabra" ('82) as well as No. 2 "Fly Like an Eagle" ('76), No. 8 "Jet Airliner" ('77), No. 11 "Take the Money and Run" ('76), No. 17 "Swingtown" ('77) and No. 23 "Jungle Love" ('77) and No. 24 "Heart Like a Wheel" ('81).
Despite all the big hits and commercial success, the Steve Miller Band hasn't been found worthy enough to be in the in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ahem...they haven't even been nominated, despite being eligible since 1993.
Miller, who is now 70, still hits the road with his band, including a summer tour with Journey.
Here are some videos of this great band:
Until the next time...
The group created a distinctive sound, combining Chicago-infused blues and West Coast-influenced rock to become a major act from the late 1960s to the early '80s.I first became a fan of the group in 1968 with the "Sailor" album, featuring the single "Living in the U.S.A." The next year saw the release of "Brave New World," that included the tune, "Space Cowboy."
Then the band began to churn out the hits, with No. 1s "The Joker" ('73), "Rock'n Me" ('76), and "Abracadabra" ('82) as well as No. 2 "Fly Like an Eagle" ('76), No. 8 "Jet Airliner" ('77), No. 11 "Take the Money and Run" ('76), No. 17 "Swingtown" ('77) and No. 23 "Jungle Love" ('77) and No. 24 "Heart Like a Wheel" ('81).
Despite all the big hits and commercial success, the Steve Miller Band hasn't been found worthy enough to be in the in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ahem...they haven't even been nominated, despite being eligible since 1993.
Miller, who is now 70, still hits the road with his band, including a summer tour with Journey.
Here are some videos of this great band:
Until the next time...
April 20, 2014
Story Songs: Living in a Fantasy
Leo Sayer is often remembered for his bouncy, feel-good songs, often performed in costumes, such as "The Show Must Go On," "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing," and "Long Tall Glasses."
The curly-haired British singer-songwriter also recorded some sweet ballads in the 1970s such as "More Than I Can Say," "When I Need You," and "Raining in My Heart."
He charted 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was his last, in 1981, that is my favorite -- "Living in a Fantasy," written by Sayer and Alan Tarney.
The tune is about a person who falls so deeply in love that it seems like it must be dream -- almost unreal.
The song begins with the narrator saying the person is his "reason to live" and that he loves her "little by little more every day."
The second verse:
"I lay in bed but I just can't sleep
I close my eyes and you're all that I see
I can't believe that's happening to me"
Then he declares:
"Living in a fantasy
Ever since you came to me
Living in a fantasy
Drowning in this luxury
Ever since you came to me
I'm living in a dream."
And it closes with:
"Oh, you're too much, too soon, too strong
But I wanna drown in your touch
Don't keep me floating to long."
The song has an ethereal quality to it. Just close your eyes and listen and you'll know what I mean.
"Living in a Fantasy" lyrics
Living in a Fantasy
And here are a few more vids for your enjoyment:
Until the next time...
The curly-haired British singer-songwriter also recorded some sweet ballads in the 1970s such as "More Than I Can Say," "When I Need You," and "Raining in My Heart."
He charted 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was his last, in 1981, that is my favorite -- "Living in a Fantasy," written by Sayer and Alan Tarney.
The tune is about a person who falls so deeply in love that it seems like it must be dream -- almost unreal.
The song begins with the narrator saying the person is his "reason to live" and that he loves her "little by little more every day."
The second verse:
"I lay in bed but I just can't sleep
I close my eyes and you're all that I see
I can't believe that's happening to me"
Then he declares:
"Living in a fantasy
Ever since you came to me
Living in a fantasy
Drowning in this luxury
Ever since you came to me
I'm living in a dream."
And it closes with:
"Oh, you're too much, too soon, too strong
But I wanna drown in your touch
Don't keep me floating to long."
The song has an ethereal quality to it. Just close your eyes and listen and you'll know what I mean.
"Living in a Fantasy" lyrics
Living in a Fantasy
And here are a few more vids for your enjoyment:
Until the next time...
April 16, 2014
National Library Week
It's National Library Week.
Sometimes I think we take our libraries for granted. They are one of the pillars of communities, providing all sorts of services beyond the lending of books (which is important in itself) such as Wi-Fi, computer access, movie and music rentals, lectures, classes, book clubs, and much more.
The American Library Association recently published some facts about libraries and here are a few that I thought were interesting:
58 percent of American adults have public-library cards.Americans visit libraries three times more often than they go to movies (and hey, they don't even sell popcorn in libraries!).Public and academic libraries hold more than 176 million e-books in their collections.Academic librarians serve more than 44 million patrons each year -- nearly 12 million more folks who attend college basketball games. The highest achieving students attend schools with well-funded library media centers.U.S. citizens spend 18 times more money on home video games than they do on school library materials for their children (why doesn't this surprise me?).There are more public libraries (16,766 including branches) than McDonald's in the U.S. (and libraries serve fat-free brain fare).And Americans spend almost three times as much on sweets than they do on public libraries (can't say that really surprises me either).I currently have two books checked out from my local public library that I will finish this weekend. And I look forward to checking out some more when I return.I hope you plan a visit as well to your local library.
Until the next time...
April 12, 2014
Kentucky Writers' Day 2014
We'll be celebrating Kentucky Writers' Day on April 24.
We're blessed in the Bluegrass State with a rich literary heritage featuring writers such as James Lane Allen, Harriette Arnow, Harry Caudill, John Fox Jr., Janice Holt Giles, Elizabeth Madox Roberts, Jesse Stuart, Allen Tate, James Still, Hunter S. Thompson, and Robert Penn Warren (the nation's first poet laureate and the only three-time Pulitzer Prize winner).
Among the present day literary stars include Wendell Berry, Chris Holbrook, Bobbie Ann Mason, Sue Grafton, Karen Robards, Teresa Medeiros, Silas House, Gwyn Hyman Rubio, Sena Jeter Naslund, and Frank X Walker, the current state poet laureate.
And we have a few with strong Kentucky connections such as Barbara Kingsolver, Fenton Johnson, and Chris Offutt. The Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort has compiled an impressive list that includes websites.
A ceremony will be held in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort at 10 a.m., featuring Walker and past poets laureate Maureen Morehead, Gurney Norman, Jane Gentry Vance, Naslund, Joe Survant and Richard Taylor reading from their works.
It will be followed by a public reception at 11, in the Capitol mezzanine.
For Kentuckians, this is an excellent opportunity to celebrate literature, poetry, and writers in your communities. The Kentucky Arts Council has a planning guide to help libraries, schools, civic organizations, senior citizens centers and more to join the effort.
"Kentucky Writers' Day is celebrated uniquely all across the Commonwealth," Lori Meadows, arts council executive director, said in a news release. "Our hope is that communities will use this resource as inspiration to plan their own way to honor the day."
So let's get ready to celebrate!
Until the next time...
We're blessed in the Bluegrass State with a rich literary heritage featuring writers such as James Lane Allen, Harriette Arnow, Harry Caudill, John Fox Jr., Janice Holt Giles, Elizabeth Madox Roberts, Jesse Stuart, Allen Tate, James Still, Hunter S. Thompson, and Robert Penn Warren (the nation's first poet laureate and the only three-time Pulitzer Prize winner).
Among the present day literary stars include Wendell Berry, Chris Holbrook, Bobbie Ann Mason, Sue Grafton, Karen Robards, Teresa Medeiros, Silas House, Gwyn Hyman Rubio, Sena Jeter Naslund, and Frank X Walker, the current state poet laureate.
And we have a few with strong Kentucky connections such as Barbara Kingsolver, Fenton Johnson, and Chris Offutt. The Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort has compiled an impressive list that includes websites.
A ceremony will be held in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort at 10 a.m., featuring Walker and past poets laureate Maureen Morehead, Gurney Norman, Jane Gentry Vance, Naslund, Joe Survant and Richard Taylor reading from their works.
It will be followed by a public reception at 11, in the Capitol mezzanine.
For Kentuckians, this is an excellent opportunity to celebrate literature, poetry, and writers in your communities. The Kentucky Arts Council has a planning guide to help libraries, schools, civic organizations, senior citizens centers and more to join the effort.
"Kentucky Writers' Day is celebrated uniquely all across the Commonwealth," Lori Meadows, arts council executive director, said in a news release. "Our hope is that communities will use this resource as inspiration to plan their own way to honor the day."
So let's get ready to celebrate!
Until the next time...
