tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294176875047610623.post1583181379906024232..comments2024-03-01T00:18:27.643-08:00Comments on THE ALCHEMIST'S KITCHEN: A Food Poem for Friday: Linda Pastan ~ Dedicated to Mary and RubySusan Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883699379179129887noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294176875047610623.post-70111563734565232172010-04-02T18:34:28.466-07:002010-04-02T18:34:28.466-07:00Thanks, Maureen!
This isn't my all-time favori...Thanks, Maureen!<br />This isn't my all-time favorite Pastan poem -- but the connection to my life gives it an extra layer for me. She has been really kind to me throughout my career. I look forward to reading your post about her!Susan Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883699379179129887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294176875047610623.post-87384388661482052812010-04-02T17:54:46.806-07:002010-04-02T17:54:46.806-07:00We share enjoyment of Pastan's work. I've ...We share enjoyment of Pastan's work. I've also heard her read. I'm doing a post on her later this month.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290283101378474845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294176875047610623.post-26052470598421007912010-04-02T15:09:23.269-07:002010-04-02T15:09:23.269-07:00Hi Lana,
I guess I would have to write it first. D...Hi Lana,<br />I guess I would have to write it first. Did you grow up in Boston? Yes, there was always smashed fruit underfoot. We would get there late when the vendors would almost beg for us to take the tomatoes that had to be used that day ...Susan Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883699379179129887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294176875047610623.post-77013643080777069232010-04-02T15:07:27.426-07:002010-04-02T15:07:27.426-07:00What a great first poet to hear!
I recall getting...What a great first poet to hear!<br /><br />I recall getting to Haymarket just a bit too late and seeing a few lonesome rejected vegetables in the stalls, the streets strewn with cabbage leaves and a briny scent in the air. I'd love to see your poem.Lana Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975654154535958251noreply@blogger.com