Kicked Off the Day with Kwame Alexander at Westport Library and Finished It with Joseph Bruchac (& Kelly Sassi in Between)

What a Thursday. 

Last week I was asked to emcee an event at the Westport Public Library with Kwame Alexander, which was followed by The Write Time recording with Joseph Bruchac, and also a special guest from North Dakota, when Dr. Kelly Sassi from Red River Writing Project came through with her Wesleyan-graduated senior, Allessandro. 

Phew, now there is a National Writing Project family story if I've ever heard of one. 

Seriously, sometimes I shake my head in disbelief of what a day can deliver. And Chitunga decided to join Kelly, Allesandro, and me for dinner, requesting Karalynn time, a fire, and a few beers. My soul was fulfilled.

I can't wait for the Joseph Bruchac show to air, as it was incredibly inspirational, brilliant, thought-provoking and rewarding. He was perfectly matched with Caitlin Johnson, who coincidentally is of Red River Writing Project, too. It was so magical that Kelly was able to jump in at the end of the recording after seeing the beaches with Chitunga simply to say, "Hello, Everyone."

A jam-packed day, indeed.

Authors, writers, the boys, the dog. I began with the brilliance of the Rooster, and ended by learning so much from another sage. All the while, I had great people at my side. A win, win, win. 

I can hold onto this day for a very long time.