Tayari's Blog: Happy Dance! Blue Mountain Here I Come!

Posted by TayariJones on April 6, 2008 07:50 AM
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Although Rigoberto has chided me that this photo lacks subtlety, I must post it anyway because I am so so thrilled to tell you that I was accepted by the Blue Mountain Center residency program.

I usually apply to several residencies each summer to assure myself a place. This year, I was caught up in all manner of interpersonal drama, so I missed the January 1 deadlines.

I have learned my lesson. Being a generally win-some/lose-some sort of writer, it has been a long time since I have been on pins and needles over an application. The acceptance letter was just one page, making the envelope (from the outside at least)eerily similar to the smack-down from MacDowell. I stood in front of the mailbox turning the thing over in my hands. I pinched it and thought I felt something that might have been a RSVP envelope inside.

It was! I'm in! I'm going!

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Comment #1, by kgs [TypeKey Profile Page]

"Being a generally win-some/lose-some sort of writer..." Which would describe most of us... making your victory all the sweeter. Hooray! Enjoy! You are an inspiration.

April 6, 2008 08:48 AM

Comment #2, by Shelley [TypeKey Profile Page]

Congratulations, Tayari! It looks beautiful up there; hope you have a relaxing & productive time. -- Shelley

April 7, 2008 09:55 AM

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