Went to watch the Redondo Poets tonight. A wonderful open mic as usual. Marietta was there. A nice surprise. The featured poet, Carine Topal, was great. I am going to have to buy her book. She had some with her, but I didn't have any money (I have learned to not bring any cash to a reading. It is an easy way to go broke. But I do keep a list and one day, hopefully soon, I will be buying a shitload of chapbooks. I promise!).
When you go down to Redondo, I recommend taking the PCH. It took me less than half the time to get there. And you won't run the risk of being stuck in traffic and staring at Al Jolsen's grave for ten minutes.
I also recommend walking over to the beach after the reading (they have nice big waves there) to walk barefoot in the sand and think about the poems you have just heard. Or your life in general. Or me specifically. And how you didn't get me a birthday present. And how a book of poems by Carine Topal would more than make up for it.
Redondo Poets
Tuesdays at 8pm
1820 South Catalina Avenue
Hollywood Riviera
Redondo Beach
redondopoets.com
310-316-6554
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