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Larry O. Dean
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Flint-born, former San Franciscan, Chicago-based poet, educator, singer-songwriter, and kitchen sink sardonicist

https://www.larryodean.com
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Looking forward to reading with co-poets Teresa Dzieglewicz and Gina Myers!
A Year Later, Donors to Trump’s Transition Come to Light
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Fraternity Under Investigation After Forcing Pledges To Volunteer At Soup Kitchen
theonion.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Reposted by Larry O. Dean
Perhaps my favourite—the haunting 'River Man':

Gonna see the river man
Gonna tell him all I can
About the plan
For lilac time
If he tells me all he knows
'Bout the way his river flows
And all-night shows
In summertime

youtu.be/fv49xKB8xUI?...

Nick Drake who died 51 years ago today.
Nick Drake - River Man
YouTube video by Nick Drake
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Reposted by Larry O. Dean
And let's not forget his mother, Molly Drake, who never officially published her poetry or music during her lifetime but strongly influenced Nick's musical style. Her husband, Rodney, a reel-to-reel recording enthusiast, made some home recordings during the 1950s.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQW5...
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
C.D.C. Quietly Appoints Doctor Critical of Vaccines as Second in Command
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Reposted by Larry O. Dean
Today, PEN America introduces the Incarcerated Writers Bureau, a digital resource for professionals seeking to work with writers and journalists in US prisons. The website features a database of best practices, a submission hub, and writer profiles. Read more here: pen.org/press-releas...
New Digital Resource to Help Publishers, Journalists and Literary Agents Work Directly with Incarcerated Writers
The Prison and Justice Writing Program at PEN America launches Incarcerated Writers Bureau, a digital resource that will help make professional and creative opportunities more accessible to writers in...
pen.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM