Photo and News

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This is a photo that I took on Saturday. This little guy is so cute that I actually begged him to pose. This was the result. :)

Also, I have two poems that were accepted by the Words on Paper Literary Journal. Yes, I am submitting my writing these days for publication. It has taken me sometime, but now it's without hesitation. So, check it out if you get a moment. Peace~

Comments

Geoffrey Philp said…
Congratulations, Stephen!
2 good poems over at Words on Paper.

Blessings,
geoffrey
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 9:14:00 AM
Lori Stewart Weidert said…
Great pic, as always. Very cool that your poems were accepted too. Also, hi! I'm still tuning in, reading from bloglines! Take care.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 11:28:00 AM
BronzeBuckaroo said…
All the best Congrats!!!! So very happy for you.

I really like the photo. To me at lease, it is reminiscent of the kind twin black photographers M & M Smith took in Harlem back in the day.

You know, in addition to the writing, you are also a good photographer. :-)
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 1:14:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Stephen!
I am so happy that you got 2 poems published! They are beautiful. I love how I can just lose myself in your poems, just for those few seconds, I am living in your poems, not the real world! It is a welcome change!

Also, I love the pic. Kinda makes me think of a young you.

You my friend, are a multitalented person, that is for sure! Have a great day!
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 2:03:00 PM
Dance_Soul said…
HAHA. That pic is priceless. Some children just have SO much personality.
Congrats on the POEMS - but we all knew you were a wonderful writer.

(HEY MRS. BESS!!!! :::jumping and waving:::)
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 4:19:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Geoffrey-
Thank you sir. How are things with you these days?

Gnight-
Good to see you. Happy to see that you are still around.

Bronze-
I'll have the check M&M Smith. Thank you for your very kind words. Good to see you.

Faith-
lol! A younger me,huh? I think I was that cool. :) Thank you for your kind and sweet words as always. I'm very happy about the poems.

Dance-
Thank you sister. How are things your way. Aren't you coming to DC soon? Let us know. Peace~
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 5:19:00 PM
Rethabile said…
Khotso ntate. It is a nice picture. Good to hear you're good. I'm off to read me some good poetry.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 5:38:00 PM
Rethabile said…
Nice poems. I remember the one about Sète. Cool.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 5:46:00 PM
NML/Natalie said…
Congratulations! Both were very good but Old Ronoake was my favourite, evoking lovely images!
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 3:55:00 AM
Anonymous said…
That little dude is going to be a force to be reckoned with when he gets older! lol

Congratulations on getting your work published! I'm going to check it out now.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 3:38:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Rethabile-
Thank you sir. I've been submitting lately.

NML-
Yes, Old Roanoke is dear to my heart because it's based on my life in North Carolina. Thank you. :)

Sugar-
He's something isn't he. He was reluctant, but I convinced him. Thank you. I hope you enjoy the poetry.
Thursday, October 04, 2007 10:55:00 AM
Dance_Soul said…
Things are just dandy here. I'm pushing my East Coast trip back to March. I will be sure and let you know - I can't wait to meet the fam. Maybe I'll get to see your daughter perform too. I'll give you the dates as soon as I have them.
Thursday, October 04, 2007 1:03:00 PM
Another Conflict Theorist said…
Peace Stephen,

What's happening? Oh, I guess I know. You've been submitting your writings for pub. Much respect and I hope these editors have the good sense and judgment to accept them.

I'll be dropping by wordsonpaper.wordpress, btw. Congrats.
Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:39:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Dance-
sounds good. I guess I'll see you closer to Spring then. Take care.

ACT-
Good to see you! Thanks for that comment. It feels good to submit my work for pub. I hope that it can be appreciated by many. Peace to you as well~
Thursday, October 04, 2007 3:04:00 PM
Writing on Board said…
Congrats! I read 'em. Beautiful. Both.
Thursday, October 04, 2007 11:26:00 PM
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