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TheOldMole Jan 21 2009 01:28 PM

I taught a workshop in persona at the Solstice Creative Writing program at Pine Manor College in Boston. I try make sure, when I'm asked to do something like this, that I actually bring something new to the table, and I guess I succeeded here. A note from the director of the program: I have NEVER seen students RAVE about a guest's class as they raved about yours. Not only did the students rave, two of the students whom I really respect told me (separately), "You have to have him back." This came from one student, Richard, who just graduated! He said not only should I have you back, but I should encourage all students to attend, as the class speaks to all genres, AND that I should schedule you for earlier in the week so people have time to absorb and start applying what you taught them while they are still here. Richard-- who attended virtually every class offered at each residency for the last two years -- also said that what he learned from you he hadn't learned from anyone else OR even contemplated before.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 21 2009 01:30 PM

Very nice!

themetfairy Jan 21 2009 01:32 PM

Not a surprise to hear such a great report about your class. But it's always nice to get such great feedback :)

RealityChuck Jan 21 2009 01:41 PM

Great news.

A Boy Named Seo Jan 21 2009 02:09 PM

Wow. Congrats.

metirish Jan 21 2009 02:14 PM

WOW is all I got.

soupcan Jan 21 2009 02:58 PM

Teach me, teach me!

Rockin' Doc Jan 21 2009 04:09 PM

Congratulations on what was obviously a great workshop.

Frayed Knot Jan 21 2009 05:31 PM

Admit it, it was the hash brownies you brought as refreshments, right?

seawolf17 Jan 21 2009 06:46 PM

Note to self: Ask Mole to guest lecture in my freshman seminar this fall.

G-Fafif Jan 22 2009 05:13 AM

Great that you're Grata!

TheOldMole Jan 22 2009 08:07 AM

Wolfie -- just tell me when and where.

seawolf17 Jan 22 2009 10:40 AM

Probably a Friday, some time between 11:30 and 1:30. I'll let you know.

dgwphotography Jan 23 2009 10:40 AM

The CPF visit to Opus 40 has to include a lecture... Congrats, Mole.

MFS62 Jan 30 2009 10:55 AM

Why doesn't that surprise me? You were just being yourself, and an excellent self it is. Later