Sunday, 26 February 2017

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Aging Is a Contact Sport
Aging Is a Contact Sport
I don't know how to put it other than what the title states. It isn't easy and I doubt those with no life experience would do well dealing with it. Ironic, isn't it? But those who survive being young, advancing into middle age and on into becoming more, shall we say, "Mature" end up aging… Read More
Parrot Nation
Patricia Sund
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Poetics – suburb poetry
Today we have the pleasure of welcoming a guest-blogger at our bar. Oloriel who is a great poet many of the wordpressers have come across. She is an occasional visitor to the bar, and often stun me with her words. You can find her blog at olorielmoonshadow.wordpress.com —- Greetings to one and all! Oloriel here… Read More
dVerse
Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
28 Likes
The anxiety of parenting…
The anxiety of parenting…
Clare has written this fantastic guest post describing her anxiety about her eldest son starting high school. Even though my blog usually discusses parenting of younger children, I think the emotions she is feeling are something that many parents experience, no matter their children's ages. I hope that her honest sharing will make people feel… Read More
The Mum Reviews 14 Likes
Poetry Friday: Poetry Madness Returns!
(Only, this time…it's "Madness! Poetry"!) What am I talking about? Well, back in 2012, Ed DeCaria at Think, Kid, Think! created a children's poetry competition styled after the NCAA March Madness tournament, where 64 poets (or, "authletes," as he calls them) would battle each other by writing poems using random words they were given for each… Read More
Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme
Matt Forrest Esenwine
8 Likes
The Poetry Project
Photo: Ted Roeder I wonder if poetry is going to see an upsurge in our time. Better than any other form of communication, poetry can get to the heart of the matter, expressing important truths and feelings obliquely. Recently I read about poets who gather annually on New Year's Day in New York City to… Read More
Suzanne's Mom's Blog
suzannesmom
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Monday, 20 February 2017

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Book Review: Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
Book Review: Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
A gorgeous story of magical realism in modern-day Nigeria that captivated me. 3.5/5 stars What Sunny Saw in the Flames transports the reader to a magical place where nothing is quite as it seems. Born in New York, but living in Aba, Nigeria, twelve-year old Sunny is understandably a little lost. She is albino and… Read More
52 letters in the alphabet
Jocelyn @ 52Letters
12 Likes
Book Review: Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty Mogsy's Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Orbit (January 31, 2017) Length: 352 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter A crew of a compromised ship wake… Read More
The BiblioSanctum
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
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[-$83,896] My Bonus, Health Goals, and a Plan of Attack [-$83,896] My Bonus, Health Goals, and a Plan of Attack [-$83,896] My Bonus, Health Goals, and a Plan of Attack [-$83,896] My Bonus, Health Goals, and a Plan of Attack
[-$83,896] My Bonus, Health Goals, and a Plan of Attack
First, the good news. I finally got my 2016 bonus check ($4,922)! Woot!!   I now have ALL the money! lol This is how I have allotted it. Health maintenance fund ($2,500) Opportunity fund ($1,250) Emergency fund ($222) Checking account / slush ($500) Evil Student Loan extra payment ($500) I also made my first $2,650 monthly… Read More
Double Debt Single Woman 3 Likes
SATURDAY POETRY SERIES PRESENTS: LEAH UMANSKY
SATURDAY POETRY SERIES PRESENTS: LEAH UMANSKY
By Leah Umansky: HARD It is hard to quiet the blackberrying pain. The little chronicles, the streaks, and the intimate workings. I will face this by red-winging my truths. I will push my blues into orchids. BALLAD I decided to claim more space          But I chose the opposite What are the words I would go… Read More
As It Ought to Be
Sivan Butler-Rotholz
9 Likes
The HandMaid's Tale: Book Review
The HandMaid's Tale: Book Review
I am still going strong on my New Year's resolution to read at least 10 books in 2017. I have a feeling that I may exceed my goal a lot sooner than I was expecting. Since the beginning of the year I have finished four books. I have already done a book review for The… Read More
I Do & Adieu
Kelly Stillwagon
24 Likes
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Sunday, 19 February 2017

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