May is crazy for so many reasons when you’re a teacher…when you’re a student…when you’re both!

But I’m hanging in there. It helps to have some exciting things to look forward to. Here are a couple I’m excited to share:

The Mutable Hour brought to you by Mutabilis Press

Wednesday, May 15 – The Mutable Hour hosted by Mutabilis Press – 7 pm CST via Zoom, Featured Reader. Email mutabilispress@gmail.com for the link to register.

This is a great reading series with some great poets.

Poetry at Kojak's presented by hotpoet ink featuring John Milkereit and Courtney O'Banion Smith

Friday, May 17 – Poetry at Kojak’s hosted by hotpoet ink – 5:45 Round Robin, 7 pm Featured Reader.

The first 10 people get a free glass of wine! Grab your poems and share them while you grab a bite at Kojak’s. Then, stick around to hear me and my fellow poet, John Milkereit.  If you know the mastermind behind this, Kelly Ann Ellis, you know it’ll be great.