Goat Diary by June Reedy

Picture this: 200 acres of the Texas Hill Country, scrub cedar, a previous life of more than seventy years spent in the downtown heart of San Antonio, and goats, dogs, …and more goats that behave like adorable dogs, …and then throw in the wit of Erma Bombeck, and you have a great, hilarious, heart-tugging odyssey of a couple of retired executives, as told by June Reedy in her book Goat Diary.





It has been a long time since I have been so entertained by so many pages of wit and charm about something so improbable as goat ranching. Ms. Reedy goes above and beyond with her words to hold her reader awake late at night or left sitting at the breakfast table late for work. 

This Goat Diary should be purchased and read and recommended to friends and coveted with a special spot on your bookshelf. It will leave you laughing with a warm smile pulling on your lips as you fall asleep, walk your dog, or when just sitting in front of your television.

Goat Diary by June Reedy

Available at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, or directly from the author herself at gaotdiary@gmail.com.


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Ed Balldinger

Imagine the bright morning sunlight cut by the fine crystal of a wine glass resting on the weathered wood of a picnic table. Such a diverse image of contrasts expresses what I have found in the poetry of Ed Balldinger.

His collection, From Cavity’s Kitchen To The Bone Comber’s Home, is a stark combination of creativity, illustrating the universal concepts of heart tugs in images drawn from everyday and anywhere.

From his poem I Saw You There (p 42) :

“I saw your face in a lapping flame of
a late night campfire and as the ashes rose,
I was exposed to your elements,
so I stoked the fire with wood.”

These simple, everyday images tug at the reader’s emotions. The double and triple layers of meaning are just one example of Mr. Balldinger’s style.

I always recommend supporting contemporary poets but especially so in this case.

His book as well as his CD’s can be obtained directly from the source himself.

You can also enjoy more of Ed’s writing at:

http://allpoetry.com/Balldinger

or read about his other talents at:

http://www.moodgroove.com/ 



Akeith Walters November 2011

Rod C. Stryker, The Sun Poet

"Rod C. Stryker has been writing poetry for more than twenty years. As a founder of The Sun Poet's Society, he has conducted open mic poetry readings and workshops at Barnes & Noble San Pedro Crossing for several years.

Exploits of a Sun Poet is his second collection of poems."  ...Pecan Grove Press


I can not say enough about this great collection of poetry. I first met Mr. Stryker when I participated in the open mic poetry reading in San Antonio. Not only did I hear him read his own work but I have the good fortune to now own a copy of his book of poetry. I encourage anyone who likes to read the best of contemporary poets to purchase  "Exploits of a Sun Poet".

And while you are at it, check out the PhotoArt of Rod C. Stryker.





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Center Stage

Poet, novelist, playwright, humanitarian, Biola Olatunde embodies the essential essence of an artist. She is the author and creator of Ephesus, a literary blog.

I have the privilege and pleasure of being interviewed by Miss Olatunde, which appears on her blog in Center Stage.

Please see this entertaining blog and enjoy the full scope of creativity that Biola has to offer.