Happy Thanksgiving! Each year I enjoy writing a blog post that touches on the holiday somehow. So far I have… Read more Poetry in Context: “A Thank-Offering”
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8 Things I Learned in July
Once again I’m borrowing Emily P. Freeman’s idea of tracking and posting what I’ve learned lately (she now shares her… Read more 8 Things I Learned in July
Favourite Things: July Edition
Here are some of the things that have been keeping me busy this summer. I hope you’ll share your July… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
Two Poems Inspired by Hiccups
Today I’m sharing some creative writing for a change, two poems inspired by my baby’s bout of hiccups in the… Read more Two Poems Inspired by Hiccups
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I’ve been sorting through the recommended websites and blogs on my site and I’ve come across quite a few interesting… Read more Historical Highlights 151
Poetry in Context: “Stopping by Woods…”
It’s been years since I memorized an entire poem, but “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost… Read more Poetry in Context: “Stopping by Woods…”
6 Things I Learned in May
Following Emily P. Freeman’s example, here’s my post on things I’ve learned lately. Ice cream sandwiches do not stay frozen… Read more 6 Things I Learned in May
Poetry in Context: “The Lake Isle of Innisfree”
Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process is a collection of essays in which many acclaimed authors… Read more Poetry in Context: “The Lake Isle of Innisfree”
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Just four historical highlights to share today. In case you missed it (I did), Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s casket was recently… Read more Historical Highlights 140
Double Dactyl: Beautiful Daffodils
As much as I long for spring, it’s still snowy and frigid here, so it’s the perfect time to share… Read more Double Dactyl: Beautiful Daffodils
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Happy Friday. This week’s historical highlights touch on slavery, the Civil War, the civil rights movement, Willa Cather, Isaac Rosenberg,… Read more Historical Highlights 136
How to Celebrate Robbie Burns Day
Robert Burns (1759-1796) — famous for poems like “Auld Lang Syne,” “A Red, Red Rose,” and “To a Mouse” —… Read more How to Celebrate Robbie Burns Day
Poetry in Context: “Sleigh Ride”
Merry Christmas! I love “Christmas” songs that are really about winter (like “Let it Snow” and “Winter Wonderland”) and I… Read more Poetry in Context: “Sleigh Ride”