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Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
New Writing Courses
Creative Writing Course @ FAWWA
New Creative Writing course starting in Swanbourne at Tom
Collins House 5 March - continuous every Wednesday from 10am to Noon.
10 weeks for $150 or $20 per session.
Tutor: Dr Andrew Burke, author, poet, lecturer.
Venue: Historic TOM COLLINS HOUSE, Wood Street, Swanbourne - in the
bush beside Allen Park, at the base of Melon Hill.
Information and bookings via admin@fawwa.org.au
I'll be starting from scratch.
I will teach techniques which cover -
accessing your own creativity,
prose writing for stories and novels,
and various poetry styles.
And fun and laughter are guaranteed >g<
*
Write Your Life Story
New Writing Workshop
starting Tuesday, March 11, 2008
at Bassendean Library
46 Old Perth Road,
Bassendean 6054
WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY
with your highly experienced
group leader and mentor
ANDREW BURKE
For ten weeks, each Tuesday from
10am to Noon
in the library meeting room,
you can learn techniques how best
to research and write the story
of your life. Sharing with
others in the group makes this
a joyful and life-enriching activity.
Cost? $5 for the complete course.
For enquiries, phone 9279 2966 or
email baslib@bassendean.wa.gov.au
Please pass this on to friends and any groups you think may be interested.
New Creative Writing course starting in Swanbourne at Tom
Collins House 5 March - continuous every Wednesday from 10am to Noon.
10 weeks for $150 or $20 per session.
Tutor: Dr Andrew Burke, author, poet, lecturer.
Venue: Historic TOM COLLINS HOUSE, Wood Street, Swanbourne - in the
bush beside Allen Park, at the base of Melon Hill.
Information and bookings via admin@fawwa.org.au
I'll be starting from scratch.
I will teach techniques which cover -
accessing your own creativity,
prose writing for stories and novels,
and various poetry styles.
And fun and laughter are guaranteed >g<
*
Write Your Life Story
New Writing Workshop
starting Tuesday, March 11, 2008
at Bassendean Library
46 Old Perth Road,
Bassendean 6054
WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY
with your highly experienced
group leader and mentor
ANDREW BURKE
For ten weeks, each Tuesday from
10am to Noon
in the library meeting room,
you can learn techniques how best
to research and write the story
of your life. Sharing with
others in the group makes this
a joyful and life-enriching activity.
Cost? $5 for the complete course.
For enquiries, phone 9279 2966 or
email baslib@bassendean.wa.gov.au
Please pass this on to friends and any groups you think may be interested.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Save the Whales
Save the Whales at www.whalesrevenge.com Sign the petition and play the game (there really is one).
Sunday, February 24, 2008
You can't think and play at the same time ...
"JW: When you put your horn in your mouth to play, what's going through your mind?
"SR: When I was a boy practicing the alto sax in my bedroom or in the closet or someplace else in my house, I would sort of do what I do now, which is go into a stream-of-consciousness state. This is what I do today when I’m soloing in a concert setting. I go into this neutral mental state. To create, my mind has to be blank. I may think of a few things at the beginning to get started. But when I really get into a solo, my mind is completely blank. You can’t think and play at the same time. It comes too fast."
Sonny Rollins interviewed on jazzwax, a dedicated blog, but here broadcast at http://fatherbrownatleisure.blogspot.com/2008/02/sonny-rollins-legendary-jazz-soloist.html
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Bill Manhire in The Age
Here's a direct quote from Bill Manhire about how a poem starts, a question asked at Lucy Dougan's book launch today of herself and Fay Zwicky:
'The great pleasure, for Manhire, comes from how poetry mines the imagination. "One of the truisms of writing is that you have to show a little respect for your own ignorance rather than start off as a know-all . . . writing what you don't know is at least as important as writing what you know. The whole business of surprise as you write is the great joy."
Often he will just sit down and scribble words for several pages, "until suddenly you just bump into this very strange phrase that you couldn't have anticipated and that is charged with all sorts of resonance, so you chase on after what that phrase suggests and suddenly you are in the territory of what you don't know; that unmapped space".
Or he will start with some sort of trigger, "often just the music of a phrase and I will let that generate what it can - cadence, image, mood, tone or voice - before I find my way to meaning. I want to bump into meaning rather than assert it from the very beginning". '
This and more at http://www.theage.com.au/news/books/the-accidental-poet/2008/02/22/1203467295623.html
'The great pleasure, for Manhire, comes from how poetry mines the imagination. "One of the truisms of writing is that you have to show a little respect for your own ignorance rather than start off as a know-all . . . writing what you don't know is at least as important as writing what you know. The whole business of surprise as you write is the great joy."
Often he will just sit down and scribble words for several pages, "until suddenly you just bump into this very strange phrase that you couldn't have anticipated and that is charged with all sorts of resonance, so you chase on after what that phrase suggests and suddenly you are in the territory of what you don't know; that unmapped space".
Or he will start with some sort of trigger, "often just the music of a phrase and I will let that generate what it can - cadence, image, mood, tone or voice - before I find my way to meaning. I want to bump into meaning rather than assert it from the very beginning". '
This and more at http://www.theage.com.au/news/books/the-accidental-poet/2008/02/22/1203467295623.html
Friday, February 22, 2008
A Sorry lot ...
Another grand entertaining satirical moment at http://media.theaustralian.news.com.au/nich/20080222_sorry_lot.htm
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Dialogue Sonnet
First, do you mind if I record this as we speak? No,
of course not. Okay then, let’s salivate together.
Reaganite goo has spread itself all over this primary
season, don’t you agree? Well, one might say so,
but it’s early in the century, and the campaign will drag
on for months and months if not years and years. We
will all come to regret our first thoughts, our early
prognostications. Progressive enervation, eh?
Yep, right here in Enervation Nation. Don’t you find
all of this . . . well, shall we say a little Mozartean?
To be sure. But left hands barely hear what the right
hands are doing. Robbing St. Peter to pay St. Paul, eh?
Just so. Thanks for coming in today. One last thought
for our listeners? Just one: Beware the blowflies of fame.
Halvard Johnson
of course not. Okay then, let’s salivate together.
Reaganite goo has spread itself all over this primary
season, don’t you agree? Well, one might say so,
but it’s early in the century, and the campaign will drag
on for months and months if not years and years. We
will all come to regret our first thoughts, our early
prognostications. Progressive enervation, eh?
Yep, right here in Enervation Nation. Don’t you find
all of this . . . well, shall we say a little Mozartean?
To be sure. But left hands barely hear what the right
hands are doing. Robbing St. Peter to pay St. Paul, eh?
Just so. Thanks for coming in today. One last thought
for our listeners? Just one: Beware the blowflies of fame.
Halvard Johnson
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Quote of the Day
"The trouble with words is that you never know whose mouths they've been in."
--Dennis Potter
Thank you, Halvard Johnson, for this delicious quote.
--Dennis Potter
Thank you, Halvard Johnson, for this delicious quote.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
WOW Reading 7.30pm Monday 3 March
Jane Cornes is the coordinator and motivator behind Perth's vibrant city literature readings, Walking On Water - aka WOW. Here is her publicity for next month's event:
Yes, it IS a long weekend and yes, we WILL be having WOW as usual!
Our invited reader is MURRAY JENNINGS, who will read from his just-published book of poetry, "Flash Company".
Given WOW's new format of occasional invited readers and a focus on our own work, please do bring along something/s to share, to a strict maximum of five minutes.
Where: The Laneway, between Murray & Wellington Streets (almost across the road from Miss Maud's)
When: Monday 3 March 2008
Time: 7.30pm
Bring: Your own mug.
Tea and coffee supplied. Biscuits appreciated.
$5 waged/$ unwaged
WOW is a not for profit organisation. We are not funded and all door monies go towards the rent.
Yes, it IS a long weekend and yes, we WILL be having WOW as usual!
Our invited reader is MURRAY JENNINGS, who will read from his just-published book of poetry, "Flash Company".
Given WOW's new format of occasional invited readers and a focus on our own work, please do bring along something/s to share, to a strict maximum of five minutes.
Where: The Laneway, between Murray & Wellington Streets (almost across the road from Miss Maud's)
When: Monday 3 March 2008
Time: 7.30pm
Bring: Your own mug.
Tea and coffee supplied. Biscuits appreciated.
$5 waged/$ unwaged
WOW is a not for profit organisation. We are not funded and all door monies go towards the rent.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Creative Writing Course @ FAWWA
New Creative Writing course starting in Swanbourne at Tom
Collins House 5 March - continuous every Wednesday from 10am to Noon.
10 weeks for $150 or $20 per session.
Tutor: Dr Andrew Burke, author, poet, lecturer.
Venue: Historic TOM COLLINS HOUSE, Wood Street, Swanbourne - in the
bush beside Allen Park, at the base of Melon Hill.
Information and bookings via admin@fawwa.org.au
I'll be starting from scratch unless all participants at the first
session are somewhat experienced writers :-)
I will teach techniques which cover -
accessing your own creativity,
prose writing for stories and novels,
and various poetry styles and 'fashionable hijinks'.
And fun and laughter are guaranteed >g<
Collins House 5 March - continuous every Wednesday from 10am to Noon.
10 weeks for $150 or $20 per session.
Tutor: Dr Andrew Burke, author, poet, lecturer.
Venue: Historic TOM COLLINS HOUSE, Wood Street, Swanbourne - in the
bush beside Allen Park, at the base of Melon Hill.
Information and bookings via admin@fawwa.org.au
I'll be starting from scratch unless all participants at the first
session are somewhat experienced writers :-)
I will teach techniques which cover -
accessing your own creativity,
prose writing for stories and novels,
and various poetry styles and 'fashionable hijinks'.
And fun and laughter are guaranteed >g<
Lucy Dougan's launch at the Dolphin
The Giramondo Publishing Company
warmly invites you
to the launch of the new
poetry collection by
LUCY DOUGAN
WHITE CLAY
to be launched by
Fay Zwicky
on Saturday 23 February
12.30pm
Perth Writers'Festival
Dolphim Theatre,
University of Western Australia
More information on (08) 6488 5555
Friday, February 15, 2008
Why did the chicken cross the road?
A friend just sent me a very funny 'joke' - replies to the age-old question Why did the chicken cross the road? answered by Dr Phil, George Bush, Oprah, Einstein, etc. My favourite was this:
ERNEST HEMINGWAY : To die in the rain. Alone.
You have to be into Hemingway to appreciate it, but I loved it. The others were mainly obvious - this one was subtle. Well, a little ...
ERNEST HEMINGWAY : To die in the rain. Alone.
You have to be into Hemingway to appreciate it, but I loved it. The others were mainly obvious - this one was subtle. Well, a little ...
Wednesday & Thursday snap(s)
Every Wednesday
they string-up
lines
all across
suburban skies
four black lines
before the blue
of a startling
clear sky
then birds come -
lorikeets to crows -
to perch and
meditate
*
Thursday evening on dry earth
by the wetlands
bright orange-striped wasp
and greyhaired spider
fight on the run
wasp dragging reverse
spider's legs leaping
dry brown
blades
They move
jerkily over dry grass
like a toddler’s crazy writing
on scrap paper
I stare and can’t tell
who drags who pushes
the thought comes to me
I am standing like
my childhood self
staring at the ground
as the world went by
they string-up
lines
all across
suburban skies
four black lines
before the blue
of a startling
clear sky
then birds come -
lorikeets to crows -
to perch and
meditate
*
Thursday evening on dry earth
by the wetlands
bright orange-striped wasp
and greyhaired spider
fight on the run
wasp dragging reverse
spider's legs leaping
dry brown
blades
They move
jerkily over dry grass
like a toddler’s crazy writing
on scrap paper
I stare and can’t tell
who drags who pushes
the thought comes to me
I am standing like
my childhood self
staring at the ground
as the world went by
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
18 weeks 3D scan -
Meet my next grandkid. Doesn't he look like his father! He or she will be the third child of my eldest son Miles and my daughter-in-law Meredith. Congratulations!
Write Your Life Story
New Writing Workshop
starting Tuesday, March 11, 2008
at Bassendean Library
46 Old Perth Road,
Bassendean 6054
WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY
with your highly experienced
group leader and mentor
ANDREW BURKE
For ten weeks, each Tuesday from
10am to Noon
in the library meeting room,
you can learn techniques how best
to research and write the story
of your life. Sharing with
others in the group makes this
a joyful and life-enriching activity.
Cost? $5 for the complete course.
For enquiries, phone 9279 2966 or
email baslib@bassendean.wa.gov.au
Please pass this on to friends and any groups you think may be interested.
starting Tuesday, March 11, 2008
at Bassendean Library
46 Old Perth Road,
Bassendean 6054
WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY
with your highly experienced
group leader and mentor
ANDREW BURKE
For ten weeks, each Tuesday from
10am to Noon
in the library meeting room,
you can learn techniques how best
to research and write the story
of your life. Sharing with
others in the group makes this
a joyful and life-enriching activity.
Cost? $5 for the complete course.
For enquiries, phone 9279 2966 or
email baslib@bassendean.wa.gov.au
Please pass this on to friends and any groups you think may be interested.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday Snap
This is definitely a first draft, so feel free to comment. And if the commenting panel bugs you, email me at burkeandre(at)gmail(dot)com
Tuesday morning wind
has blown the birds away
and plants sweep
the garden back
and forth.
He is inside his head
as usual
wind whistling in one ear
the other leeward
and nostalgic for
childhood holiday camps
by the Indian Ocean
dogs’ ears pinned back
all eyes
on the horizon.
He leans
and turns the hose off
hand over hand
he wends it around
the half wheel rim
screwed to the porch.
Tuesday morning wind
has blown the birds away
and plants sweep
the garden back
and forth.
He is inside his head
as usual
wind whistling in one ear
the other leeward
and nostalgic for
childhood holiday camps
by the Indian Ocean
dogs’ ears pinned back
all eyes
on the horizon.
He leans
and turns the hose off
hand over hand
he wends it around
the half wheel rim
screwed to the porch.
POETS CORNER THIS SATURDAY @ PAGES CAFE
February 16th 2008
http://www.poetscornerwa.com/PoetsCornerFeb08.html
Vivienne Glance ~ guest-hosting the event with poetic humour, word play and some verbal seduction.
With her invited guests:
Anti-poet allan boyd ~ well known for his dynamic, cutting and cutting-edge spoken word artistry
Nandi Chinna ~ her subtle imagery and sharp observations blend with the gentle sounds of musician Danna Stevenson
Dosh Luckwell ~ State Final runner-up and teller of tales dark and mysterious.
The usual OPEN MIC @ 4pm
Come along and support West Australian poets!
Entry is free but purchase a coffee if you can to support out generous sponsors,
PAGES CAFE and the State Library of WA.
POETS CORNER @ PAGES CAFE
2pm Saturday, 16th February 2008
State Library of WA, Alexander Building ,
Perth Cultural Centre,
(across the bridge from the Wellington Street Train Station)
For more information contact Frances Macaulay Forde: poetscornerwa@yahoo.com.au
http://www.poetscornerwa.com/PoetsCornerFeb08.html
Vivienne Glance ~ guest-hosting the event with poetic humour, word play and some verbal seduction.
With her invited guests:
Anti-poet allan boyd ~ well known for his dynamic, cutting and cutting-edge spoken word artistry
Nandi Chinna ~ her subtle imagery and sharp observations blend with the gentle sounds of musician Danna Stevenson
Dosh Luckwell ~ State Final runner-up and teller of tales dark and mysterious.
The usual OPEN MIC @ 4pm
Come along and support West Australian poets!
Entry is free but purchase a coffee if you can to support out generous sponsors,
PAGES CAFE and the State Library of WA.
POETS CORNER @ PAGES CAFE
2pm Saturday, 16th February 2008
State Library of WA, Alexander Building ,
Perth Cultural Centre,
(across the bridge from the Wellington Street Train Station)
For more information contact Frances Macaulay Forde: poetscornerwa@yahoo.com.au
Monday, February 11, 2008
Mawson's Hut at Cape Denison, Commonwealth Bay
My cousin Mary Lyden went down south recently, wayyyyy down south, and took some great snaps. Here are a couple of Mawson's hut at Cape Denison - I will try to right that second photo so all his stocks don't fall out into the snow.
A Monday Snap
Monday means nothing
in China where
you work seven days a week.
Monday means nothing
much when
you're unemployed
in Australia.
This Monday I bring
the washing in from
Sunday and wake my wife
late.
Monday's mudlarks play
flying leapfrog over bins
out for collection
on brown summer verges
in China where
you work seven days a week.
Monday means nothing
much when
you're unemployed
in Australia.
This Monday I bring
the washing in from
Sunday and wake my wife
late.
Monday's mudlarks play
flying leapfrog over bins
out for collection
on brown summer verges
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