Charles Alexander was born far from I35, in Holonolu. Named after father who was
named after first governor (& last territorial governor) of Oklahoma, which
is bisected by I35. Mostly grew up (ages 1 1/2 until 6, ages 11-18) in Norman
Oklahoma, which hangs onto I35. Most adult life in Wisconsin, Minnesota (not
far at all from I35), and Tucson Arizona for most of the last 30 years, until
August 2014 move to Victoria, Texas (just a bit east of I35). Author of several
books of poetry, including Pushing Water (Cuneiform, from Austin TX which is
near I35). Currently professor of Creative Writing and Typography/Books at University
of Houston-Victoria, and director of Chax Press. Partner to visual artist
Cynthia Miller, who shares studio at UHV Center for the Arts in downtown
Victoria, which is on the Guadalupe River, which is crossed by I35.
Guadalupe River, from Grover’s Bend area of Riverside Park in Victoria, TX
Aransas National Wildlife Preserve
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