Interview with Andromeda Jazmon AKA “Cloudscome”
On her blog, Andi states that “cloudscome” is from a favorite haiku. Andi graciously donated a handcrafted quilt for Bridget’s auction. I enjoy reading Andi’s haiku. For example, this one from April...
View ArticleWho’s Reading What Wednesday and Interview with Jennifer Holm
I have two stories in the realm of “Who’s Reading What Wednesday”. This past weekend, I spend the afternoon/evening with my granddaughters. I listened to the parallel play involving two characters,...
View ArticleNon-Fiction Monday: Yellow Star
Yellow Star by Jennifer Roy is a rare blend of poetry and memoir. Roy has retold the story of aunt Sylvia, one of 12 children who survived the Lodz ghetto during World War II. The story is broken up...
View ArticlePoetry Friday: Summer Book Study for One
I am spending the summer with the book Writing and Enjoying Haiku by Jane Reichhold. Reichhold’s written about twenty-four techniques to improve your haiku. This week features the following...
View ArticlePoetry Friday: Book Study with Jane Reichhold
This is the ongoing book study I am doing with Jane Riechhold’s book, Writing and Enjoying Haiku. Reichhold’s follows the twenty-four haiku techniques with a way to “actually get a haiku written.” I...
View ArticlePoetry Friday: News and Final Reflection on Reichhold’s Book
Writing and Enjoying Haikuby Jane Reichhold is a book chock full of goodness for anyone wanting to delve into this poetry form. The remaining two chapters (only four in the book) are “Enjoying Haiku...
View ArticleNon-Fiction Monday: Nic Bishop Butterflies and Moths
It’s getting time to think about those Cybils’ nominations for this year. Nominations open next month for a limited time. Last year, Nic Bishop Frogswon in the Nonfiction Picture Book category for...
View ArticlePoetry Friday: Emily Bronte
I discovered a great Emily Bronte poem in my newly acquired book, A Year Full of Poems by Oxford. Found the book in Canada at a used book store. It was in great condition. Wonderful compendium for...
View ArticleOff to New Jersey
Last year, my aunt’s friend encouraged us to have a two generation photography show at the Church House Art Gallery in the First Reformed Church, Pompton Plains, NJ. Over tea and talk, my aunt and I...
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