I’ve posted the specific link to the Canadian Poets at SUMMERHALL. We were lucky enough to take part in 5 events, both readings and panels (see link). Thanks to Halli Villegas and Heather Wood who did the heavy lifting, organizing this incredible adventure. I would go back in a second!
A common response to the statement, “I’m a poet from Canada” was met with genuine admiration! Here in Canada, we get a look of pity or a blank stare, followed by “what do you do to pay your bills?”
So I must admit, this excitement has lasted. I’ve been back a month, it’s pouring rain out, but I’m still filled with the adrenalin rush I had while I was in Scotland. And the memory of the performances (a 23-cast play called Traumatikon and art exhibit of Boltanski’s work, among many others). I even went to hear Best of Scottish comedy on my last night there, and despite the variety of accents and the cultural references that went over my head, I laughed my ass off. Edinburgh, I miss you.
(Source: summerhall.co.uk)
