I didn’t even tell you about one of the best things about the weekend. I got together with Christine on Friday and we were supposed to go to the Xocolatl Room for an evening of chocolate sampling and poetry. They host an open mic after 10 p.m. Seriously what could be better than that right? Unfortunately there was an event going on so there was nowhere to sit and we had to find another spot to hang out at. At least in Dallas there are lots of good places to eat so we found another good place for dessert.
So our big plans didn’t quite work out but I was one lucky girl anyway because Christine gave me a Poet-Tree, poetry on a t-shirt. Totally cute. Thanks Chica, and maybe when we finally go to the Xocolatl Room I can wear my Poet-Tree tee and fit right in. Heh.
In other Dallas related news, I just heard that the Dallas Public Library is hosting the Second International Book Fair in early July. I scanned the list of authors and don’t recognize any names but if I’m free I may just have to venture out there. What I am planning to go check out one of these days though is the Guild of Bookworkers’ 100th Anniversary Exhibition. I just know I’ll have to be pulled away from the exhibit. Oh to learn how to make some of those fabulous book structures. I cannot wait to see it.
So anyway if you are in the Dallas area there are several bookish things going on this summer. Yay.
That is really cute! I might have to get myself one. 🙂
Nik – It’s really comfy too so in case you need more incentive 😉
Glad you like your Poet-Tree t-shirt! And weren’t those petit fours yummy!
I might have to check out that Poetry Fair at the Dallas Public Library and the book exhibit at SMU sounds cool too. Thanks for the links!
I found your site through Maggie, and I’ve enjoyed reading your thoughts!
My husband and I are moving to Fort Worth this summer, so I was glad to see some of the goings-on in that area as well. By the way, we’ll take any tips on Dallas-Fort Worth and/or Texas we can get!
The bookfair sounds like fun! I’m guessing if I heard the authors talk I’d come away with a long list of new books to read.
I saw that Poet Tree shirt last summer, and just loved it! I didn’t order it though, because I have terrible luck with Threadless. I’ve never actually successfully gotten a t-shirt from them. Either they send the wrong size so I have to return it (they did this with tshirts for both me and my son), only to find the right size is sold out, or they just ignore my order and never send it (though happily charging me for it!) or I try to order and I get a no-longer-available email. It’s frustrating because everyone I know who likes threadless has no problem at all!
Christine – We’ll have to plan on going on a bookish outing 🙂
Tiffany – Thank you for stopping by. Not sure where you are from but my first bit of advice is be prepared for the heat! Ugh. I hate it. Anyway, I am not very familiar with Fort Worth despite living in the Dallas area forever but I will say that their cultural district is wonderful – Modern Art museum, Kimball Museum and some others. Hope you’ll enjoy your new home!
Tara – Exactly, I’m hoping that I’ll come away with a list of new authors to discover.
Dew – Oh that’s too bad! That would certainly not make me want to try them again. I was lucky as I got the shirt as a gift so didn’t have to deal with that.
Love the poet-tree shirt!
Stefanie – Isn’t it cute? I wish it came in other colors too.
Just loved the Poet-Tree t-shirt, am so tempted to buy one for myself!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the tips on the cultural district. We can’t wait! We’re actually moving from Alabama, so we’re pros as far as the heat is concerned. Thanks again!
Lotus – Do it! 🙂
Tiffany – Ah, well then you know about the heat! ha, ha. I hope you’ll enjoy your new town.