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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I've received a full fellowship to attend the Idyllwild
Arts Summer Poetry Program for the entire week long run this July. I'll be
working with David St. John, Marilyn Chin, Charles Harper Webb, and several
other poets.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I'd like to thank Maurya Simon for her support and
encouragement in applying.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Ruben</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>