I posted some updates on my poetry on Wednesday. I’ve been busy writing some other poems for Summer Swaps, and anything else that inspires me. Beyond that, I’m halfway through writing my chapter for a textbook on teaching with awe. It’s due in August, so I need to be diligent on finishing. Summer has finally…
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Poetry Updates: Submissions and Swaps
This week, I submitted 8 poems to two different publications. Four went to Rattle, a publication of adult poetry, and four went to High Five, a Highlights publication for children aged 2-6. Through this submission process, I realized that I might be more suited to writing adult-themed poetry. There were fewer restrictions on the Rattle…
Poetry Friday: Rain, Rain, Rain
Hello, Poetry Friends! While much of the country has been captured by extreme heat, we have been getting an overabundance of rain. In the last forty-eight hours, our neighbor’s rain gauge has recorded 6.5 inches. I’m ready for some sun! My week has been busy. Monday, I was on the road for much of the…
Poetry Friday Is Here This Week
Hello and welcome to Poetry Friday! If you are wondering what Poetry Friday is, then check out this explanation by children’s author, Renee M. LaTulippe, on her blog, Water No River. I’m excited to be hosting the round-up this week! And, what a week it’s been! It started off on Sunday when we drove to…
Poetry Friday: Edits, Swaps, and Chapters, Oh, My!
I am still getting back to normal after our trip to Yosemite. We’ve been home a little over a week, and my time management has been lacking. On Monday, I volunteered at the public gardens where I had helped last year and found that I’m still questioning my fit. It’s also an hour away, and…
Poetry Friday: Yosemite National Park
Happy Poetry Friday! This week’s round-up is hosted by children’s author and poet Buffy Silverman on her eponymous blog. Thanks for hosting Buffy! My husband and I spend May 28th – June 3 in three of our National Parks. We first went to Yosemite for four days, followed by Sequoia and Kings Canyon for two with…
A Busy Week
It’s Friday again! How the heck did that happen? Time just moves too fast! Last week, we brought home a trailer load of boxes that had been in storage since our move to the cabin in 2022. We meant to get the totes out before now, but – as you know, life happens. When I…
Poetry Friday: Glorious Weather
We have been enjoying some great weather this past week. With that gift has come the ability to get out in the yard. While I was cleaning up the new native garden bed by the road, I found this maple seedling pushing its way out of the seed coat. I couldn’t help but write a…
Poetry Friday: May Has Always been a Favorite Month
With the close of National Poetry Month, I feel a sense of accomplishment. I was able to write a poem a day and match it to one of my photos. I posted those here, and to my Facebook Page, and some to Medium.com Other writing accomplishments for April were having two boosted stories on Medium.com….
National Poetry Month: Gardening Changes
Day 28, National Poetry Month







