Araminta

Araminta

Poetry Friday. Before you read my poem "Araminta," I must tell you the amazing story of my characters' names . . . I needed a name. In fact, I needed two names. Not just any names. One had to begin with the sound /n/ and have three syllables. The other had to begin...

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Poetry is … #19

Poetry is … #19

April 19: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. #poetryquote #NPM2018

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Teach Writing Well

Teach Writing Well

Slice of Life. It was Friday, February 13th, and I was thinking about lots of things and trying to wrap up a lot of loose ends. I spent some delightful time with the #PoetryFriday community at the Happy Birthday party for Lee Bennett Hopkins over at Robyn's place,...

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Poetry is… #16

Poetry is… #16

April 16: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com #poetryquote #NPM2018

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Daniel’s God

Daniel’s God

Daniel in the Lions’ Den is one of my forever favorite stories. When I was little, the lions captivated my attention. When I grew older, I found strength in Daniel’s faithfulness, choosing to keep God’s law no matter the consequences. And now, I am comforted knowing that the law of the Medes and the Persians is subject to Daniel’s God whom I serve.

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Poetry is… #13

Poetry is… #13

April 13: Happy National Poetry Month! and Happy Birthday to award-winning poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com...

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Poetry is… #12

Poetry is… #12

April 12: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com #poetryquote #NPM2018

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The Comparative Sentence

The Comparative Sentence

Slice of Life. There are days when the whole doesn't divide easily. It seems impossible to cut neatly between the minutes and slide out a slice. Like a yeast roll it tears apart, or like a flaky biscuit it crumbles.  My present days are like that. I'm in my studio...

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Poetry is… #9

Poetry is… #9

April 9: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com #poetryquote #NPM2018

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Poetry is… #7

Poetry is… #7

April 7: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. This one today is for all who have had snow this April. Carol Varsalona at Beyond LiteracyLink  writes that...

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Two-4-One Special

Two-4-One Special

End-of-Year Internet Special   *   Two-4-One   * El Paso Workshops Enroll 2 for the price of one, or enroll 4 for the price of 2 , etc. . . . Here is how . . . 1.  View / Print Flyer / Registration Form. 2.  Pre-register one of the following ways to assure your...

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Poetry is… #18

Poetry is… #18

April 18: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com #poetryquote #NPM2018

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Poetry is … #17

Poetry is … #17

April 17: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com #poetryquote #NPM2018

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Poetry is… #15

Poetry is… #15

April 15: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com #poetryquote #NPM2018

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Poetry is… #14

Poetry is… #14

April 14: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com #poetryquote #NPM2018

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Crows and a DEET-ed Tick

Crows and a DEET-ed Tick

Poetry Friday I'm so glad you stop by to join me and the #PoetryFriday community with Robyn Hood Black over at Life on the Deckle Edge to wish a Happy Birthday to Lee Bennett Hopkins -- award-winning children’s author, poet, anthologist, and editor, and a lifelong...

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Poetry is… #11

Poetry is… #11

April 11: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com #poetryquote #NPM2018

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Poetry is… #10

Poetry is… #10

April 10: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com #poetryquote #NPM2018

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Poetry is… #8

Poetry is… #8

April 8: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Photo credit: Alice Nine #poetryquote #NPM2018

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Poetry is… #6

Poetry is… #6

April 6: Happy National Poetry Month! I am celebrating Poetry Month by pairing quotes about poetry with images. I will share one each day without commentary. Image source: pixabay.com #poetryquote #NPM2018

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