Hello, Poetry Friday Friends. Tomorrow, we’ll be on our way back to Wisconsin from our month-long visit to the USVI. It’s been a great stay – the weather was warm and sunny. We spent time on the beaches of both St. Thomas and St. John. Our condo hosted not only Jim and I, but also…
Poetry Friday From the USVI
Today is Poetry Friday, and it’s been a few weeks since I posted. We’ve been in the United States Virgin Islands since January 19th. The weather has been gorgeous with little fluctuation—78-81 degrees continuously—even overnight! We brought our neighbors with us for the first week. We had to thank them for helping my husband build…
Poetry Friday: On The Road Again…Soon
Happy Poetry Friday! I hope to make this a short post. Tomorrow, we’ll be headed back to Wisconsin. My sister arrived last night and she’ll be taking over our dad’s care in the coming weeks. We are happy to be headed home for a break from being caregivers. First: A Poem pink Irish hillsides filled…
Poetry Friday: Another Bookstore Visit & Finds
Happy New Year, Poetry Friends! Yesterday, I had the chance to return to the independent bookstore in Brockport, New York. The village of Brockport sits on the Erie Canal. Currently, the lift bridge that allows boats on the canal to sail under and continue their journey is under renovation. It has been like this for…
Poetry Friday: Already Again
I cannot believe that it’s already Friday. The week went fast as most holiday week’s do. We are in New York at my Dad’s. Christmas has come and gone and I cannot say that I was sorry to see it go. It’s the first year since becoming a parent 30 years ago, that I’ve ever…
Poetry Friday: Your Favorite Poet is One You Return to Again and Again
Some years ago at this time of year, I posted a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and received some admonition about choosing it. Those criticisms were from people who misinterpreted the poem at face value and thought the poet was a racist. He was, in fact, an abolitionist who put his views into poetry. The…
Poetry Friday: The Round Up Is Here!
Hello, Poets! This week’s Poetry Friday Round-Up is here on The Apples In My Orchard. If you want to know what Poetry Friday is check out this explanation by Renee M. La Tulippe. Thanks for participating! I’ll try to keep my post short but bring you up to date on my story about caring for…
Poetry Friday: Some Poetry Returning
Happy Poetry Friday! Our host for this week’s round-up is Tanita on her blog, Fiction, instead of Lies. For links to more poetry, be sure to visit her page. Many of you know I’ve been staying with my Dad in his home in Brockport New York for the last two-plus weeks. Last week, while I…
Poetry Friday: Coping with Being Overwhelmed
This week has been stressful once again. We’ve been in New York since last Thursday the 14th. My Dad was admitted to the hospital on the 13th after seeing his oncology doctor in her office. My sister was with him and drove him to the ER. By nine that night, he had a hospital bed…
Poetry Friday: It’s Been A Week In More Ways Than One
A Missal to Myself Wow! It’s been some kind of week, hasn’t it? Of course, our eyes were all collectively peeled for the election outcome. I didn’t sleep well on Tuesday night after I watched David Brooks, the esteemed columnist and PBS commentator for the election, become visibly dejected after he calmly said he thought…