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Georgia Patrick's avatar

Whenever I need to cleanse the palate before going to the next taste of Substack News, I get a dose of Russell C. Smith to remove the residue, allowing a more accurate assessment of the next article.

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Russell C. Smith's avatar

Glad to be of use for such a key element of your Substacking day, Georgia Patrick!

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Susan OBrien's avatar

Sweet Mother of the baby Jesus, Russell!!! I am acquainted with a great poet ( you ). WHAT a privilege.

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Russell C. Smith's avatar

It probably helps that I was taught by one of the greatest living poets, Alice Notley.

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Susan OBrien's avatar

Really? Looking her up now. See? Honest and instant attribution is the hallmark of a genuinely authentic artist. Good on you, Russell.

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Russell C. Smith's avatar

Thanks kindly, Alisa!

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