1300 Miles to Barstow

January 27, 2021 Update

At times my writing seems backward, as a book title appears in a poem or a passing thought.  The group of words become a lighthouse providing guidance on where I need to go.  In 2019, my son and I drove to Calfornia and one of the stops along the way was Barstow.  I kept thinking, 1300 Miles to Barstow, as a book title or country song.  Something about the phrase just stuck.

For now, I am using the title as a place holder for a lyric book. About 20% of the poetry I write can be converted into a song.

Along with this update, I shifted to first-person when discussing my books.  I believe as a fellow reader, reading from the author directly makes a difference.