I’m in a museum. Hmm

Hi everyone,

A good friend of mine told me that I’m in a new exhibition at Springfield’s History Museum on the Square. This is the same square where Wild Bill Hickock shot Davis Tutt dead in a duel in 1865. I didn’t know I was in the exhibition, and I’m told that CHAPPELL ROAN and BRAD PITT got more space, but hey, I’m thrilled to own a little piece of history and am eager to visit the Museum when we’re back in town. Sandy should be in it too. She was Brad’s middle school and high school counselor. No telling where that kid would have wound up if it hadn’t been for her.

Here is how the show is described. Only in Springfield: From Hometown to Headlines will be open at the History Museum on the Square February 11, 2026 through May 10, 2026. This new exhibit highlights Springfield stories that helped shape United States history. “We’re incredibly excited to share these stories,” says Sean FitzGibbons, Executive Director of the History Museum on the Square. “This immersive exhibition reveals how Springfield and the Ozarks have left a lasting mark on the national stage; through groundbreaking inventions, unforgettable headlines, notorious true crime stories, and influential people whose impact reached far beyond the Ozarks. From pivotal moments in American history to surprising local connections tied to national events, Only in Springfield uncovers the hidden threads that connect the Queen City of the Ozarks to the broader American story. From Chappell Roan, to cobras, to cashew chicken, it’s all in this exhibit. Springfield has made a huge impact on our nation’s history, and this exhibition is a chance to celebrate that legacy in a big way.”

A poem in New Croton Review in New York

Hi everyone,

I’ve been notified that my poem, “Association Poem,” has been accepted for publication in the fall issue of New Croton Review. This will be my fourth poem to appear in the magazine and I’m very happy about it.

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Here’s the cover of the 2005 Spring Issue I was in. MARYFRANCES WAGNER, Missouri’s 6th Poet Laureate, was in it too.