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Poetry Friday Round-Up: Welcome, friends!

Happy Poetry Friday, everyone! I have a lot to celebrate today, because it’s my birthday! Virtual goodies for everyone! Have…

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The Year of the Baby, by Andrea Cheng, copyright 2013

Image via Andrea Cheng’s website.I got this book as part of my review activities for Children’s Literature, and was captivated…

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Posted in My Life

My Life: Being on TV

On Saturday, I was interviewed by a local TV reporter. Our quilt guild meets at the local arts center, which…

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Poetry Friday & Sister Fox’s Field Guide to the Writing Life, by Jane Yolen

It’s Poetry Friday!Donna at Mainely Write invites all poeters and poetrinas to participate!Is there a literary way of saying, “Jane…

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The Sunshine Award Post

The very sunny Margaret from Reflections on the Teche, my next-door-state neighbor, nominated me for a Sunshine Award. Thanks Margaret!…

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Mr. Schu’s blog: Watch. Connect. Read.

It’s no secret I am a fan of librarians. (Hi Denise!)I’ve recently become a fan of Mr. John Schumacher, an…

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My Life: Winter Weather Preparations

First off, I’m not complaining. I know our predicted single-digit temps are balmy compared to what many are dealing with….

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Shannon Abercrombie’s Writing Challenge

I can do anything for 21 days, right? I mean, it’s not like I already have an ambitious list of…

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Poetry Friday & Bridge Over Troubled Water

It’s Poetry Friday! Betsy is hosting at I Think in Poems, with a wintery, Michigan-inspired poetry party. Back in April,…

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Poetry Friday & a villanelle by Robyn Hood Black

Hello, friends! It’s Poetry Friday and the inspiring, tireless Wonder Woman Mary Lee is hosting over at A Year of…

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