What’s Coming Up? I am having a book give away! My book birthday for my poetry chapbook, Life’s Inspiration and Reflection in a Few Words, is this Saturday May 6th! Do you have a copy? Would you leave a review on Amazon for it in exchange for a chance to win a $20.00 Barnes and…
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The Progressive Poem 2023 Continues…
The Progressive Poem tradition was started by author Irene Latham. It is not under the inspired helm of Margaret Simon who has organized the event during the last few years. A poem is passed from blog to blog each day in April. Each line is contributed by a different author. The only stipulation is that…
Looking for Silent Sunday? It’s On Medium.com Today! (And It’s About Food!)
I am trying my Silent Sunday post on Medium.com this week. It’s on food! You don’t want to miss it! https://carollabuzzetta.medium.com/food-i-love-it-173c36255e27?sk=ff24338994d3d01ddbf183268c1a59ae Thanks!
Poetry Friday: Poetry and Anxiety
Today is Poetry Friday. The host this week is Margaret Simon at her blog Reflections on the Tech. Margaret is heavily involved in poetry and posts interesting work – her own creations as well as sometimes those of her students. Check it out. Thank you for hosting, Margaret! A Small Poem If you are looking…
Trials and Tribulations of Travel Today
Our week in the Caribbean was fabulous, with the exception of a few minor hiccups. I’m a planner and a perfectionist. But recently, when it comes to trip planning, I’m a little less obsessive than I used to be. And, I know the reason. It is because our sons are grown and have flown the…
Silent Sunday: Garden Club Posters, Over a Decade of Work That Is Hard to Throw Out
Today is Silent Sunday. All photos are copyrighted by Carol Labuzzetta with all rights reserved, 2004-2017. Represented today are SOME of the self-made posters for the elementary garden clubs I taught for 15 years. Information on posters came from various scientific publications and was documented in the lesson plans. Since we did not have any…
Poetry Friday: Some Rejected Food Poems
I’ve been trying to submit my poetry to different publications each month. It builds my exposure and also builds my resilence, as none have been accepted yet. I try to keep in mind that poetry is an art and is very, very subjective. It is easier to remember on some days than others. In the…
Puzzles: A Great Way to Pass Time in the Winter
Here in the upper Midwest, the winter can seem endless. Gray skies, wind, snow, and sometimes sub-zero temperatures are common. Even for someone with a lot of hobbies like me, one needs something to pass the time. We’ve found that jigsaw puzzles are a great way to do just that! Luckily, we have a large…
Poetry Friday: Back from Vacation with An Ode to St.John
We returned to the gray skies of Minneapolis yesterday, where I noticed upon leaving the airport that everything was gray – not just the skies! The buildings, the roads, the bark on the trees – even the State Capitol building – were all gray. My husband and I were returning from a week in the…
Poetry Friday: I Ain’t Got Nothin’ Much…
While I’ve been actively reading and writing poetry this week, I don’t have much to share. I wrote three new haiku and posted them to my Medium.com page yesterday. Last night, for lack of a novel, I opened up Sage Cohen’s book on my bedside table and read a few of her short chapters. So…