Hi Patti, I just finished reading "Just Kids". I read it slowly reminiscing all the way through. I went to NYC in 1965. with about 12- 15 young art students from the University of Montana . It was such a magical time for me, living in the village, experiencing many of the same things you did - crazy, free time becoming independent, working all the time in uptown jobs, part-time sketchy jobs, trying to find studio space, trying to show our art work, mentors, guilt, helping each other, heart aches, successes, going to Max's Kansas City Steakhouse. free entertainment on the streets, in clubs..... Thank you for the book.
I just looked up the poet Maria Polydouri. Sigh. "Only Because You Loved Me" Divinely true the love I hold for my husband. Thanks for suggesting. I am a romantic and love daydreaming on a poem. Sigh. What a beautiful day. My dog is beside me. The tree outside of my window is breathing Spring and my heart is full.
As Gershwin said, “I got plenty of nothing, and nothing’s plenty for me.” But you see, the positive attitude about our time here...now...is really something. Love, Patti. Made my night.
Thank you so much, Patti, for the offer that allowed me to finally subscribe to your substack! I'm so glad I'll get to see more content from you now. Thank you also for citing right away the names of the translators who worked on your favourite poets and allowed you to discover them in the 70s! I'm a translator myself, although not a literary one, and it's heartening to see the work of fellow translators aknowledge and honoured. Finally, thank you for sharing the name of Maria Polydouri, I'm looking forward to explore her work, if I find any in French.
Can’t wait to hear about your Rimbaud project as it comes to life! How perfect that you can do this for his anniversary. what would you want to say to him/ask him? I love hearing about your practice and how you relate to those writers/artists you deeply admire and look up to as well as with your peers and contemporaries... at the same time as holding yourself and your unique perspective. I also like the way you have such a big capacity and time for taking in the works of others. Thank you as always, Patti Smithposium❤️💫 and love to all
Wonderful reminder to stay hopeful, thank you so much Patti. The sun is shining and birds are chirping, the promise of spring indeed! Looking very forward to Maria Polydouri Smithposium. You are always a bright spot in my day ❤️
I enjoy these shares so much. As a women who turned 50 this year it’s like finding myself again. Making recordings of my awaking moments and some less meaningful musings. But these shares are so heartwarming. You are inspiring me to embrace the love of study and expression. I’ve enjoyed your work and music for 25 years. So thank you!
I love to hear from you, Patti. I’m so happy I found you on Substack. I’m looking forward to learning about the poet Maria Polydauri about whom I know nothing. Thank you for helping me to open my world.
Dear Patti, thank you again. I have just purchased some more of your books I did not yet have at my bedside and am now inspired to read Rimbaud's A Season in Hell, in order to follow along your scholarship. I am approaching 75 and studying, writing, are gradually replacing my former medical career (I am having to learn from my scholarly sons the skills of organized note taking - something we weren't taught in medical school or my West Australian high school), so that my own reading (Sontag, Ghosh, Aulagnier, Kumin, Woolf, Patti Smith and many others) doesn't just get lost in the mist of my mind. I am inspired by your always having a notebook and pen with you - no matter the circumstances - and your powers of observation. Thank you, Jo
Hi Patti, I just finished reading "Just Kids". I read it slowly reminiscing all the way through. I went to NYC in 1965. with about 12- 15 young art students from the University of Montana . It was such a magical time for me, living in the village, experiencing many of the same things you did - crazy, free time becoming independent, working all the time in uptown jobs, part-time sketchy jobs, trying to find studio space, trying to show our art work, mentors, guilt, helping each other, heart aches, successes, going to Max's Kansas City Steakhouse. free entertainment on the streets, in clubs..... Thank you for the book.
I like Delmore Schwartz's Baudelaire poem
I just looked up the poet Maria Polydouri. Sigh. "Only Because You Loved Me" Divinely true the love I hold for my husband. Thanks for suggesting. I am a romantic and love daydreaming on a poem. Sigh. What a beautiful day. My dog is beside me. The tree outside of my window is breathing Spring and my heart is full.
Thank you for the welcome, glad to be following you here!
Hi Patti, do your bracelets have a sentimental meaning to you? Just noticed them in this post.
I literally cannot wait to see/hear your Rimbaud project! How wonderful. May you work on it with peace and joy.
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As Gershwin said, “I got plenty of nothing, and nothing’s plenty for me.” But you see, the positive attitude about our time here...now...is really something. Love, Patti. Made my night.
❤️!
Thank you so much, Patti, for the offer that allowed me to finally subscribe to your substack! I'm so glad I'll get to see more content from you now. Thank you also for citing right away the names of the translators who worked on your favourite poets and allowed you to discover them in the 70s! I'm a translator myself, although not a literary one, and it's heartening to see the work of fellow translators aknowledge and honoured. Finally, thank you for sharing the name of Maria Polydouri, I'm looking forward to explore her work, if I find any in French.
Can’t wait to hear about your Rimbaud project as it comes to life! How perfect that you can do this for his anniversary. what would you want to say to him/ask him? I love hearing about your practice and how you relate to those writers/artists you deeply admire and look up to as well as with your peers and contemporaries... at the same time as holding yourself and your unique perspective. I also like the way you have such a big capacity and time for taking in the works of others. Thank you as always, Patti Smithposium❤️💫 and love to all
Oh Patty my dearest thank you for always inspiring a smile
Wonderful reminder to stay hopeful, thank you so much Patti. The sun is shining and birds are chirping, the promise of spring indeed! Looking very forward to Maria Polydouri Smithposium. You are always a bright spot in my day ❤️
I enjoy these shares so much. As a women who turned 50 this year it’s like finding myself again. Making recordings of my awaking moments and some less meaningful musings. But these shares are so heartwarming. You are inspiring me to embrace the love of study and expression. I’ve enjoyed your work and music for 25 years. So thank you!
I love to hear from you, Patti. I’m so happy I found you on Substack. I’m looking forward to learning about the poet Maria Polydauri about whom I know nothing. Thank you for helping me to open my world.
Warmly
DD
Thanks so much for the intro to Maria Polydouri, her work is beautiful!
Dear Patti, thank you again. I have just purchased some more of your books I did not yet have at my bedside and am now inspired to read Rimbaud's A Season in Hell, in order to follow along your scholarship. I am approaching 75 and studying, writing, are gradually replacing my former medical career (I am having to learn from my scholarly sons the skills of organized note taking - something we weren't taught in medical school or my West Australian high school), so that my own reading (Sontag, Ghosh, Aulagnier, Kumin, Woolf, Patti Smith and many others) doesn't just get lost in the mist of my mind. I am inspired by your always having a notebook and pen with you - no matter the circumstances - and your powers of observation. Thank you, Jo