OLW/Intention for 2026
This year, I tried a new-to-me way to let the Universe help me choose my OLW/Intention for 2026. About a week ago, I wrote down 13 Wishes for Me in 2026. Next, I wrote each of the 13 on its own small slip of paper that I then folded up and placed in a small…
Poetry Friday: This is January
. Catherine gave the Inklings our January challenge: Write a poem that begins “This is January” or “January.” (Inspired by my December post here.) Wishing you as many deep breaths as it takes to get through 2026 with calmness, grace, joy, and love. Catherine has this week’s Poetry Friday roundup at Reading to the Core.…
Poetry Friday: Light, Hope, and Peace
This month, the Poetry Sisters are in conversation with the theme of light, hope, and peace. No form requirements, no length rules. When we chatted last Sunday, Sara mentioned that she might write a limerick. Not necessarily poetry on the theme of light, but definitely light poetry (heh heh). I snagged her idea and combined…
Poetry Friday: The Ones That Resonate
I know that many of the Poetry Friday regulars get the same array of daily poetry newsletters and so this poem landed in your inbox too. But it has stuck with me and compelled me to read it over and over again. It is a love letter to terror. It elaborates on all the wonders…
Poetry Friday: December
This is December, as much or more than decorations and presents. This, plus oak leaves scuttling across a crust of snow, the dark silhouettes of winter trees, and heavy purple clouds hinting at the possibility of more snow later. Linda has this week’s Poetry Friday roundup at A Word Edgewise. Interested in hosting a Poetry…
Poetry Friday: Favorite
The Inklings challenge for this month came from Heidi, who encouraged us to write a poem of address to an article of clothing. After auditioning several ideas, I settled on my old friend Barn Coat. We’ve been through many winters together, and I know we’ve got many more yet to go. Here’s how the rest…
Poetry Friday Roundup Call
It’s that time again. Six-ish months have passed since last we queued up to host the Poetry Friday roundups. What is the Poetry Friday roundup? A gathering of links to posts featuring original or shared poems, or reviews of poetry books. A carnival of poetry posts. Here is an explanation that Rene LaTulippe shared on…
Poetry Friday: Overheard
OVERHEARD AT NCTE Begin with gratitude.1Center joy.2 Place is where stories start.3You write yourself into existence.4 If you don’t know where you are you probably don’t know who you are.5 Black poetry is light in darkness hope soul food legacy.6 There is no wrong way to be a writer.7We can bend the characters–they won’t break.8Creativity…
Poetry Friday: Don’t Obey
. Today’s poetry challenge came from Susan Thomsen at Chicken Spaghetti. The inspiration and mentor text was Donika Kelly’s “Poem to Remind Myself of the Natural Order of Things” . Susan’s response to her own challenge is here. This was so much fun! I can’t wait to see what others came up with! Carol has this…
Bear and Bird: A Favorite New Series for Transitional Readers
I’ve always been interested in finding the best books for transitional readers—readers who have learned to read and who are becoming more sophisticated readers. They often are new to chapter books, so finding books that support them as readers is important as they build skills and agency as readers. I discovered the Bear and Bird…
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A(nother) Year of Reading 