by Jerri Dell | Feb 22, 2023 | Books, Family, Friends, Poetry, Uncategorized
A year ago, I posted a short piece “The Ghost of Edna St. Vincent Millay” in honor of Millay’s 130th birthday. In it I described the extraordinary influence she and her poetry had on my young self. What I didn’t mention was the influence she has continued... 
by Jerri Dell | Jun 1, 2022 | Dogs, Family, Friends, Living Abroad, Travel
On a warm day in Western Maryland about fifteen years ago, my husband Terry,our friends Meg and Dave and I decided to eat outdoors at the Rocky Gap Resort. Chatting on our way from Dave’s car to the lobby, we were surprised to see dozens of dogs racing about... 
by Jerri Dell | Dec 10, 2021 | About Writing, Books, Friends, Memoir, Travel
For some time now, I’ve tried to write an “Ode to Main Street Books”. Alas, I’m not a poet and writing an ode is quite beyond me. So, I’ll post this blog instead! It’s hard to exaggerate how happy it makes me to walk into the bookstore on Main Street in Frostburg and... 
by Jerri Dell | Nov 22, 2021 | About Writing, Books, Friends, Memoir, The World Bank, Travel
As of today, my book stops being mine alone. Now it is out in the world for anyone to see. I find this just slightly amazing. Saly Portudal, Senegal, 1991 The only thing that could match my delight in learning of my book’s release was being able to celebrate the... 
by Jerri Dell | Oct 24, 2021 | Friends, Living Abroad, Travel
Two weeks ago, my husband Terry and I got in our car and traveled five hours northwest from our village in the Alentejo to the Douro Valley, one of the oldest wine regions in the world. After ten months in lock down last year, the freedom to travel around... 
by Jerri Dell | Jun 25, 2021 | Books, Friends
Last night we lost a great poet and a great man. Stephen Dunn.Unlike most poets, Stephen was well-known and widely admired by brilliant people, many of whom will write eloquent eulogies in his honor. I’ll not claim that eloquence for myself, but I will share...
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