[New-Poetry] Don Finkel

[Parker, Alan Michael]

Hi, folks.

Don was my teacher at Wash U for four years, my thesis advisor, and my
mentor. The stories of his generosity and good cheer--and ferocity, in an
affable way--are true. I loved him then, and have modeled myself after him,
pedagogically, for years. Connie Urdang, his late wife, was also a fine
person, and important to me. I kept in touch w/ Don for many years after I
finished undergrad ('83), and he was always delighted and delightful in
correspondence.

I'm going to check my schedule too, and see if I can be there.

Best,
AMP

Alan Michael Parker
www.amparker.com