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Blog: Matthew Hittinger Topics:Poetry
Monthly Archives: June 2007
Book Parties and Kitty Tiffs
So last night Katy Lederer hosted a little book party at her place to celebrate the publication of three books. As usual, it was an interesting mix of people from work and people from the literary community (and even those … Continue reading
Xaymaca, Part Nine
My last days in Jamaica were emotional and magical. Friday June 1st was my birthday and much good news came that day for everyone around me. Fellowships, scholarships, job offers, book blurbs…it seemed to be a birthday for everyone I … Continue reading
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Tagged Hope Gardens, Kei Miller, Pillar del Caribe, Port Royal, The Coconut Park, Xaymaca
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Xaymaca, Part Eight
After Dunn’s River Falls we decided to visit some other (less crowded) rivers and falls in which to swim. Our first stop was the Cranbrook Flower Forest where Kei once again secured us a local rate entry fee (I believe … Continue reading
Xaymaca, Part Seven
I was told I couldn’t leave Jamaica without seeing Dunn’s River Falls, so that afternoon we drove to the falls. We were pleased and shocked to see the admission fees: lower for local residents (as it should be—locals should not … Continue reading
White Woman Prances
A brief break from the Jamaica postings to tell you about an important portrait exhibit at the International Center of Photography. The exhibit is called “Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits” curated by Deborah Willis. The ICP is … Continue reading
Xaymaca, Part Six
We left Erna’s for the coast. Our first beach was small and vacant save for a lifeguard raking trash from the sand and rocks and a man cutting grass up the hillside. We swam in the warm aquamarine water and … Continue reading
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Xaymaca, Part Five
Back in College I took a course on Caribbean Literature, a class which made me fall deeply in love with the landscapes and cultures of the West Indian archipelago. When it came time to do my senior honors thesis, I … Continue reading
Xaymaca, Part Four
We roadtripped home from Calabash with Kei’s friend, the poet Tanya Shirley. Tanya did her MFA at the U of Maryland and we chatted up MFA programs in the States while making ample amounts of witty and crass jokes, especially … Continue reading
Xaymaca, Part Three
Once Kei returned from the UK the afternoon of my second day, we began the search for a car to drive to St. Elizabeth and the Calabash International Lit Festival. Thus began a long Friday evening where we eventually wound … Continue reading
Xaymaca, Part Two
I spent my first night in Jamaica sitting out in the driveway with Kei’s sister, Shauna, talking about her time in the States and Boston and her decision to move back to Jamaica to find a job as an educational … Continue reading