On September 8, 2008 I presented the Tenth Muse, “passionate dance of poetry and music”, at the iconic Shakespeare and Company, Paris. An overflow crowd spilled out into the corridors of the prestigious writers' personal collection library. After the presentation and discussion/reaction session, members of all ages, students to seniors from virtually all over the globe expressed their support for the Tenth Muse project. "Amazing." "Phenomenal." "I loved it!" "I loved being here!” These were some of the heartwarming post performance comments. My recent “thank you” e-mail to Shakespeare and Company was answered by Sylvia Beach Whitman:”Thank you! It was wonderful.” The Shakespeare & Company historian and host remarked: "This was a unique moment in the long and illustrious history of the iconic bookstore." Editor/ publisher/ author David Applefield, whose critique motivated the invitation chided: " You done good." ( So much for literary pretense.) Best of all three College ladies, from US and Brazil, gave me a hug of appreciation. My wife, Sheila, looked on with approval. She saved her hug for the post performance dinner.

In October I was in Portugal. I am working on a book of poetry and images. This will contain the Tenth-Muse CD (current or revised edition). Visual artist, Romantic Literature scholar John Howard Wolf has graciously accepted the collaboration role. David Applefield has kindly offered to advise on the project. The working title Is “UnSeen”. The lofty goals and objectives: Unseen Objectives: To reveal the value and beauty Of humanity and nature which often goes unnoticed, unacknowledged. To strengthen empathic response in the minds, and hearts of the audience. To compel all who become aware of our work to thoughts of peace and acts of love. To optimize our awareness of what it means to be human. Super objective: To contribute to the creation of the more just, peaceful, loving world of which we sometimes dream. We will keep you posted on the progress. Finally, watch for an encore performance date announcement for the Sofitel.