The summer has finally arrived, which means I’m in my usual, blissful haze of projects and losing track of the days, of the weeks, of time in general. And this is how out-of-things I am right now. I didn’t even know that Civilians had won the 2025 Foreword INDIES Award in Poetry until I saw it mentioned on social media. I’m absolutely thrilled. Today’s news might even warrant a celebratory scoop of ice cream. You can read more about these awards and how they’re judged here.