David Harrison featured on Poetry from Daily Life

Hi everyone,

Time for me to take another turn on Poetry from Daily Life. I’m in today’s print issue of Springfield News-Leader and tomorrow’s e-edition. I’ll share the link to that one when I get it. I’m delighted that five other newspapers carry the column, too, but I’m not sure which days.

In this column, I share a trick taught to me by an elementary teacher as a good way for kids to introduce themselves at the beginning of a new school year. I think it’s a charming, human experience that we can all use at any age whether we are introducing ourselves to someone else or taking personal stock of what matters to us. I hope you will agree.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Hi everyone,

I wish you a good day and/or good memories on this day to honor love. Last night we ate at a local restaurant that featured a live band.

This afternoon we have tickets for “Timeless Love: Songs through the Ages Valentine’s Day Musical Revue” and tonight we’ll eat at Basmati’s Asian Cuisine our favorite restaurant in the area. One day years ago we ate there with LARRY AND MARYANN WAKEFIELD. The restaurant has a porched area with a tin roof.

A steady rain entertained us while holding us there, living in the moment, well into the afternoon. Tonight we will remember that one-of-a-kind time with treasured friends and toast to them with our glasses high. We miss you, Larry. Maryann, how we wish you were here with us.