Monthly Archives: March 2023

A Poem by Ada Limón on Her Birthday

Posted on March 28, 2023 by wordcloud9

Ada Limón born March 28, 1976, is an American poet of Mexican America heritage, a magazine contributor, and an educator. Her 2015 poetry collection, Bright Dead Things, was a finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry, and in 2018, her … Continue reading →

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TCS: Dancing and Not Dying, I Sing to You in the Mornings

Posted on March 27, 2023 by wordcloud9

Good Morning! _____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment. _____________________________ Publishing a … Continue reading →

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A Poem for Tolkien Reading Day

Posted on March 25, 2023 by wordcloud9

Today is Tolkien Reading Day, started by the Tolkien Society in 2003. It is held annually on March 25, the day of the downfall of Sauron. In addition to writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and related books like The … Continue reading →

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Another Poem by Billy Collins

Posted on March 23, 2023 by wordcloud9

NOTE: Irene Fowler is involved in a big celebration of her mother’s birthday this week, but will back with us next week. In the meantime, to read “Life Expectancy” by Billy Collins click:

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A Poem by Billy Collins on His Birthday

Posted on March 22, 2023 by wordcloud9

Billy Collins was born on March 22, 1941, dubbed “the most popular poet in America” by Bruce Weber in the New York Times, was a two-term U.S. Poet Laureate (2001-2003), and has published many poetry collections, including Questions About Angels; The Art of … Continue reading →

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TCS: Dragon-Seekers, Bent on Impossible Rescues

Posted on March 20, 2023 by wordcloud9

Good Morning! _____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment. _____________________________  “…Writing is … Continue reading →

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China’s Steel Wall

Posted on March 16, 2023 by wordcloud9

by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor “China’s leader Xi Jinping on Monday vowed to bolster national security and build the military into a “great wall of steel,” in the first speech of his precedent-breaking third term as president. Speaking at the closing … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem by Naomi Shihab Nye

Posted on March 15, 2023 by wordcloud9

Naomi Shihab Nye was born in 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri, to a Palestinian father and an American mother; poet, songwriter, children’s author, novelist, and editor. In 1966, when she was 14, her family moved to the West Bank because … Continue reading →

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TCS: Music So Sweet It Makes the Air Remember

Posted on March 13, 2023 by wordcloud9

Good Morning! _____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment. _____________________________ “The world … Continue reading →

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Women’s History Month: Citizen Ilhan Omar

Posted on March 9, 2023 by wordcloud9

by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor Yesterday was International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity. “March is also Women’s History Month in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom and is a time to celebrate and recognize the amazing … Continue reading →

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