Earlier this year, I contacted The Blake Society for advice on my upcoming trip to London (Planning for London!). On January 20th, I received an incredibly exciting invitation from the chair of the society, Tim Heath, to speak!! Since then, I’ve been waiting to hear from Tim whether the society’s committee approved this invitation. And finally, on March 2nd, I received conformation from Tim.
That’s right, G. E. Gallas will be speaking to The Blake Society on Tuesday, May 28th, 7:30 p.m. at the House of William Blake, 17 South Molton Street in London!!!
This is a totally unexpected and thoroughly appreciated honor — I am just speechless with excitement!
According to Tim, this will be an intimate, by-invitation gathering with “…hospitality so that the evening is more of a celebratory launch of The Poet and the Flea than a dry lecture” and will soon be announced in a printed brochure of The Blake Society’s program of events. Also, the society will provide a projector and laptop for me to throw pages from The Flea up on the wall.
Now, I have the next few months to figure out what to say and what to put in my Powerpoint presentation… Wish me luck!
Best,
G. E.
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March 3rd, 2013 at 12:51 pm
Excellent News ! Congratulations !
March 3rd, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Alex: Thank you so much! Best, G. E.
March 3rd, 2013 at 1:31 pm
most excellent
March 3rd, 2013 at 10:54 pm
Yes, thank you so much! Best, G. E.
March 3rd, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Congratulations. I hope I can be there.
March 3rd, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Thank you so much!! Best, G. E.
March 3rd, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Good for you!
March 3rd, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Jason: Thank you very much! Best, G. E.
March 3rd, 2013 at 8:40 pm
That’s really cool. Congratulations.
March 3rd, 2013 at 10:52 pm
Ian: Thank you so much! Best, G. E.
March 4th, 2013 at 12:12 pm
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March 4th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
I wish you the best of luck! You seem to have very solid and well founded opinions so I think this will be a snap for you! Nice to be invited and it will all be a great experience – congratulations!
Elephant
March 4th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
Elephant: Thank you so much for your encouragement!! Best, G. E.
March 4th, 2013 at 6:17 pm
many congratulations on your upcoming events, adventures and (twitter) milestone. Cheers
March 4th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
Many thanks!!
Best, G. E.
March 4th, 2013 at 8:22 pm
Excellent news and very prestigious club!
March 4th, 2013 at 9:02 pm
Thank you kindly! Best, G. E.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:37 am
Enjoy your stay in London, G.E., and congratulations on the invitation
March 5th, 2013 at 11:41 am
Thank you so much!! Best, G. E.
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March 5th, 2013 at 4:35 pm
This is so so so cool!!!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:08 pm
Yes, thank you!! Best, G. E.
March 7th, 2013 at 8:29 am
Very cool! Congrats!
March 7th, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Thank you very much!! Best, G. E.
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March 11th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
What wonderful news! The honor is well-deserved.
March 12th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
Thank you so much!
Best, G. E.
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March 16th, 2013 at 9:04 pm
Hearty congratulations. Hard work, love of Blake, and perseverance have paid off for you. May you have the time of your life!
March 17th, 2013 at 11:57 am
Thank you so much!! It’s really a dream come true.
Best, G. E.
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April 6th, 2013 at 2:48 am
This is great! Congratulations
April 6th, 2013 at 12:29 pm
Thank you so much, Moira!
Best, G. E.
April 18th, 2013 at 5:40 pm
Your invitation to speak is a wonderful opportunity: I must admit to some envy. William Blake was one of the earliest influences upon my development as an artist. (He is only preceded by my mother and grandmother who gave me my first art supplies to keep me quiet) In college I became a self-proclaimed symbolist due to my love of Mr. Blake, and his influence continues to this day. Have a safe trip and, by all means, have fun.
April 20th, 2013 at 9:27 pm
Thank you so much for following and for your kind comment!
Always wonderful meeting a fellow Blake enthusiast!! I look forward to following your blog! Best regards, G. E.
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