Micah's lawyer has received a few letters. She would sure like to receive a few more. It is interesting that when Micah first went to jail I got so many letters of support. Now I wish I would have saved them for now! Don't be shy just send those letters and show your support for Micah.
No one will see your letter except the lawyer and the judge. It is simply a way to show the judge that Micah has a support system that will still be there once he gets out. The judge wants to see that we will all be there to give moral support and help him get going in his life again once he is out.
Also just a note for those of you waiting the Coffee With Apollo book will be coming out in hard copy in the next week. Our artist is working on the cover so that it will truly be a work created by Micah. If you are waiting I promise we are working on it and will have it available for purchase soon!
Thanks again for all the awesome letters and please write on if you have not!
Showing posts with label coffee with apollo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coffee with apollo. Show all posts
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Birthday Wishes
One of my sons had a great idea! Everyone buy an e-book! That would be the best gift anyone could give to Micah, and would be a heck of a boost to him at this time. He is feeling a little forgotten as his birthday draws closer. If you can't buy a book a birthday card would be awesome. He is one crazy kid and well worth your effort.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Book Review
Oh yeah, finally got some words of review for Coffee With Apollo. One of the buyers loved it and commented that she saw one of you loyal followers in the poetry.
It is funny because everyone that reads them sees themselves in some of the writings. I think you would all be pleasantly surprised to find yourself mentioned, not by name of course, in this great book.
Go ahead, buy it and see if you can find "Waldo"!
It is funny because everyone that reads them sees themselves in some of the writings. I think you would all be pleasantly surprised to find yourself mentioned, not by name of course, in this great book.
Go ahead, buy it and see if you can find "Waldo"!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Inspiration
I don't think I am being biased when I say that Micah inspires the heck out of me.
If I am having a bad day all I need to do is think about him and it can jump start my mood. He lives in a 8'x10' cell with someone that he never gets to get away from. He has to eat whatever is put before him. His idea of exercise is 1200 push-ups, 250 pull-ups, and 1,000 trips around the table.
When Micah calls me I choose my words carefully. If I decide to be a negative Nancy he will call me to the carpet faster than anyone's business. Don't you dare tell him that you are having a "bad day". He will set you straight really quickly.
As he said in one of his poems from his book "Coffee With Apollo", "I have been diagnosed with a bad case of optimism". That is so true.
When you go visit Micah he will have you doubled over laughing. It may be the latest blond joke he has heard, a funny story about his time in Coconino County, or maybe a stand-up about the latest book he is reading.
Last time we were visiting with him he started listing the books he had read as his Dad corrected his grammar on all the titles. These were all books he had never even heard of, just took the librarian's word on the fact they were good and read them.
Last week Micah asked his lawyer if she had read "War And Peace". She said no that she did not usually read 1,000 page books. He gently pointed out to her that it was actually 1,700 pages, and she should read it.
How many 19 year old's have written a book at all? Especially a book of poetry and prose? The real kicker? Two years ago the only book Micah had ever read were the Harry Potter books. When I received his rough draft for his book I was blown away. His spelling was perfect, and he used words I had never even heard of. Not that I have a huge vocabulary, but I have read quite a bit.
Now I am really re-thinking the whole unschooling idea. Even though he has had his share of problems, and had to live through hell the last two and a half years, he has risen above all that and is making the most of his life.
That is inspirational!
If I am having a bad day all I need to do is think about him and it can jump start my mood. He lives in a 8'x10' cell with someone that he never gets to get away from. He has to eat whatever is put before him. His idea of exercise is 1200 push-ups, 250 pull-ups, and 1,000 trips around the table.
When Micah calls me I choose my words carefully. If I decide to be a negative Nancy he will call me to the carpet faster than anyone's business. Don't you dare tell him that you are having a "bad day". He will set you straight really quickly.
As he said in one of his poems from his book "Coffee With Apollo", "I have been diagnosed with a bad case of optimism". That is so true.
When you go visit Micah he will have you doubled over laughing. It may be the latest blond joke he has heard, a funny story about his time in Coconino County, or maybe a stand-up about the latest book he is reading.
Last time we were visiting with him he started listing the books he had read as his Dad corrected his grammar on all the titles. These were all books he had never even heard of, just took the librarian's word on the fact they were good and read them.
Last week Micah asked his lawyer if she had read "War And Peace". She said no that she did not usually read 1,000 page books. He gently pointed out to her that it was actually 1,700 pages, and she should read it.
How many 19 year old's have written a book at all? Especially a book of poetry and prose? The real kicker? Two years ago the only book Micah had ever read were the Harry Potter books. When I received his rough draft for his book I was blown away. His spelling was perfect, and he used words I had never even heard of. Not that I have a huge vocabulary, but I have read quite a bit.
Now I am really re-thinking the whole unschooling idea. Even though he has had his share of problems, and had to live through hell the last two and a half years, he has risen above all that and is making the most of his life.
That is inspirational!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
A Nibble of a Feast
I got permission from Micah to share a part of one of the poems in his new book, "Coffee With Apollo". If you have not yet bought your e-book you are missing out. If you have bought your book let Micah know via comments what your favorite poem is, he is anxious to know.
DREAM CURTAINS
When the curtains start to close
That’s when big things happen.
You no longer show
What people came to see.
The fingers all stop tappin’
Time to forget about it
About time, about life,.....
DREAM CURTAINS
When the curtains start to close
That’s when big things happen.
You no longer show
What people came to see.
The fingers all stop tappin’
Time to forget about it
About time, about life,.....
Friday, August 27, 2010
YIPEE
It is finished and here for your viewing pleasure! For only $10.00 you can get a copy of Micah's first book, "Coffee With Apollo". It is a collection of his best poetry over the first two years in jail, and I must say is very impressive.
To get your copy just click on the pay now button, pay the $10.00 and I will send you a pdf copy of the greatest poetry book in history.
Just so you know all proceeds of Micah's book will go to his coffe/college fund. In other words whatever he does not use for coffe over the next couple of years will be used to finance his start-up fees for college once he gets out. A worthy cause for sure.
Many of you have asked how you can help, and here is your chance. Make his day! After the week he has had he could use some moral support right now. And thanks to all who are hanging in there with prayers and support, it is felt.
To get your copy just click on the pay now button, pay the $10.00 and I will send you a pdf copy of the greatest poetry book in history.
Just so you know all proceeds of Micah's book will go to his coffe/college fund. In other words whatever he does not use for coffe over the next couple of years will be used to finance his start-up fees for college once he gets out. A worthy cause for sure.
Many of you have asked how you can help, and here is your chance. Make his day! After the week he has had he could use some moral support right now. And thanks to all who are hanging in there with prayers and support, it is felt.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Headway
We have a title! Micah called today and he has a title for his first book.
Coffee With Apollo.
That is so perfect. I loved it right way, and his brother the illustrator is going to have fun with it. We have the book all written up, we have the dedication and now we have the title. All that is left is the cover and we are ready to go to press.
You all are going to love this book, I do!
Coffee With Apollo.
That is so perfect. I loved it right way, and his brother the illustrator is going to have fun with it. We have the book all written up, we have the dedication and now we have the title. All that is left is the cover and we are ready to go to press.
You all are going to love this book, I do!
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