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30 Poems in 30 Days for Tupelo Press
Hello dear readers, My writing of 30 poems in 30 days for Tupelo Press kicked off yesterday! You can read my poems for May 1 and 2 here. As you’ll see, this project is a fundraiser for Tupelo Press. Tupelo was one of the first presses that came into my…
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Dedication: Easter Sunday
I’ve been waiting SO long for this day, so I could announce that that my poem “Dedication: Easter Sunday” was published in the fabulous Moonpark Review‘s Fall 2024 issue. And–they nominated for a Pushcart Prize! I am honored. Read the poem and ponder your faith here.
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Two Letters
Today is a teaching day for me, so I don’t have time to write as much as I want, but I wanted to quickly share two open letters I’ve encountered that relate to the importance of speaking out against the rising tide of fascism we find ourselves wading through. Silence…
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Women’s History
Thanks for reading my posts throughout the past month. I wrote this new poem last week. It actually has disrupted spacing that I can’t figure out how to format on the blog… if you want to see that you can view it here. In May, I’ll be writing a new…
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Body: An Owner’s Manual
I’ve been going through old files looking for a scrap of writing I did awhile back. I found this, and thought I’d share! This amused me. Body: An Owner’s Manual Congratulations! You’ve received a body to accompany your soul in this lifetime. We hope this manual will help you make…
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Greater Good & Body Essay
Greater Good is a fabulous resource that “turns scientific research into stories, tips, and tools for a happier life and a more compassionate society.” Earlier this month, they published Resources for Women’s Well-Being. Check it out! Recently (i.e. when I exploded my life by getting off Google) I found some…
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Explaining White Privilege to My Ancestors
My poem “Explaining White Privilege to My Ancestors” was published in Redivider in November–and I realized I never shared it here. Read it here!
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Libraries & Sarah Platt Decker
I’ve had “libraries” scrawled on my list of ideas for posts here for weeks. It’s time to celebrate libraries! Y’all, libraries are the best. I am always happy when I am in a library. The sheer number of books creates a hush of possibility that sparks my creative energy. In…
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Brief History of St. Patrick’s Day in America
This is from my (soon to be re-titled) manuscript-in-progress Dear America. Brief History of St. Patrick’s Day in America Where to start– Potato blight? A woman, starved, cradles a dead baby, kneels. St. Patrick explains the trinity using a shamrock. No Irish Need Apply. America, your children cut paper clovers…
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Moon Rabbit Writing Studio
Hello! Today in celebration of Women’s History Month and celebration of awesome women writers, I am happy to introduce you to Mathangi Subnamanian and Moon Rabbit Writing Studio. Moon Rabbit Writing Studio is a writing studio designed everyone–and especially for BIPOC, queer, neurodivergent, and otherwise marginalized creatives. Mathangi Subramanian is an…
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