Today

 
     ...a quick tug

                                    
                                           and it's gone

A seriously bright day

...and seriously bright books to match.

Top to railing:

An Exaltation of Larks by James Lipton. 

Thanks to Ian for recommending this book.

Beyond Religion by the Dalai Lama.

Damned Nations by Samantha Nutt.

In Other Worlds by Margaret Atwood.

Diplomacy in the Digital Age by Janice Gross Stein.

The Anatomy of Israel's Survival by Hirsh Goodman.

Arguably by Christopher Hitchens.

I won these six Signal Books by entering this contest at The Afterword.

How to Prepare for Flooding by Ariel Gordon and Julia Michaud. 

A gorgeous chapbook. I owe Ariel for this.

The other day I pinned a draft of a new book to my bulletin boards. As I sat back and celebrated with a cup of hot chocolate, I thought of the people who have given me feedback and encouragement over the years. Thanks again.

As the year winds up I'd like to thank all of you for stopping by. May the year ahead be filled with great revisions!

What balance

...to perch atop a loaded branch and reach to the side 

while snow settles on your back