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Happy Birthday, Lawrence!
On Tuesday, March 24, Lawrence Ferlinghetti turns 90. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, “[San Francisco] Mayor Gavin Newsom has declared that March 24 will henceforth be called ‘Lawrence Ferlinghetti Day,’ in honor of his ‘enormous contributions to our city’s life and culture,’ while the bookstore staff invites everyone to send along birthday wishes, via e-mail, to: lfbirthday@citylights.com.” I first read Ferlinghetti in 1967.Read More
Joseph Hutchison, Colorado Poet Laureate 2014-2019, has published 20 collections of poems and edited or co-edited three poetry anthologies. He currently directs two master’s-level programs for University College at the University of Denver: Professional Creative Writing and Arts & Culture Management. Joe lives with his wife, Melody Madonna, in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado, the city where he was born. 
