It’s late and I’m struggling for inspiration. In a day that started with so many good intentions, and ended with none of them implemented, this one will hardly be noticed. I meant to write the post as soon as I got home but didn’t, and I meant to avoid eBay, but I didn’t. The two things may be linked.
The programme for the Numismatic Society is out and I am down for a talk next spring – it seems I’ll be interpreting the 20th Century through medallions. That wasn’t the title I had in mind, and seems rather a grand claim. I am going to have to start preparing now, as the standard keeps getting higher every year.
Last month was poor for poetry submissions – just one submission in the end. I lost momentum and slacked off a bit too much. In July I have a chance of 14 submissions. I won’t be able to manage all 14, but I’m hoping to have a far better go than I managed this month. I did look at some other poetry magazines, with the intention of submitting but in the end did nothing about that either. The plan is still to submit the best work I can to the best magazines.
When I first started writing poetry I selected magazines at the bottom of the pile. It secured me some confidence and some publication, but it doesn’t feel as good as getting in decent magazines.
Now I just need ten words to push me over the line. Done it!
I like the idea of interpreting a century through medallions. I feel that it might be a bit limiting though. Do any of your medallions have flowers or birds on them for instance?
The original intention was to collect 101 medallions – one a year from 1900 to 2000. It’s a bit tricky finding one for each year and even more difficult to get a range of subjects.
I should think so. I hope that you find enough range to allow you to be fairly comprehensive in your coverage of the century.
I have tried to convey an impression of the times – there are lots of royalty related medallions at the start of the century – by the end they are commemorating opening a supermarket and doing a fun run. make your own mind up . . . 🙂
Your scrummaging metaphor is fun. I would imagine your talk will be, too
Thank you Derrick. I will probably run some of the talk past you as I get on with putting it together. 101 medallions to collate and talk about. In fact, I still haven’t bought them all yet. 🙂
Hang in there, my friend. Inspiration will come sometimes when you are least expecting it.
Thank you. Nice to see you. I, as usual, am poor at visiting. Are you keeeping well?
I am doing fine despite the heat. As long as I can work outside in the shade with a little breeze.
Good to hear. Long may it continue. 🙂
That is a beautiful teasel photo.
Congratulations on your upcoming talk in the spring! Keep writing and submitting. You sound like you are picking up momentum with the summer season. That is good.
I will do my best. Yes, I am literally warming up . . .