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Written by David Samuel BlochHand-carved stamp illustration

and calligraphy by Julie Ha^an Dloch

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dietitian who started writing haiku in the Winter of 1992. He is also a songwriter and

has played the guitar for over 20 years.Julie Hagan Bloch received her Bachelor

of Fine Arts degree from the University of

Cincinnati in 1974; 5he does hand-carved

stamps, illustration, and calligraphy.Married in 1985, David and Julie share

their home with Julies mother; three dogs

(Dougie, a little brown poodle; Ernie,a big

black Labrador; and Sara, a small calico

mongrel), and -[bur rabbits. The Blochs

also spend their time singing harmonies

together gardening, and otherwise looking

after household life in Hurley vi lie, Mew ydrk. The Essence of This, their first book together

received Honorable Mention in the Haiku Society oj7 Americas 1992 Merit Book Awards.

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