March is Women’s History Month! This year I’ve decided to share 35 picture books featuring women from throughout history. Activists.… Read more Picture Books for Women’s History Month (1)
Tag: poetry
A Year of Poetry Experiments
Last February I challenged myself to write a poem every month for a year. I chose a different form each… Read more A Year of Poetry Experiments
Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
December 24, 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the beloved Christmas carol “Silent Night,” which began as the German song… Read more Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
8 Things I Learned in October
I learned some pretty interesting stuff this month… In 2007 Astronaut Sunita Williams ran the Boston Marathon in space! 2.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in October
Poetry in Context: “A Thank-Offering”
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”
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