Monthly Archives: October 2010

Poetry Stretch: Moon Poems

Finally, time to respond to Tricia’s Poetry Stretch at The Miss Rumphius Effect. It’s been awhile. She inspired us with a Karla Kuskin poem, “Write about a Radish”. Here’s my attempt: we waited for moonrise atop the roof while the … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Thomas P. Lynch

Silver Falls Conference Center, Oregon A week ago I was at the SCBWI-OR  Fall Writing Retreat.  My first time and it was a dream. I found this poem at Poetry Foundation.  The week I have had? I want to return … Continue reading

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One Single Impression: Lonely

Silver Falls conference Center lone leaf hangs on after first autumn storm while I write For other takes on “lonely”, visit One Single Impression.

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SCBWI-Oregon Fall Writing Retreat

Silver Falls Conference Center, Oregon Since Thursday evening, I have been at the Silver Falls Conference Center attending the SCBWI-OR Fall Writing Retreat.  Imagine almost three days to write and listen to sessions about how to perfect your craft.  It … Continue reading

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