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Archives for November 2014
Thanksgiving Poem: Emily Dickinson’s 814 (One Day is there of the Series)
Thanksgiving, it seems, is at much an act of memory as of the present moment, a time of reflection. At least to hear Emily Dickinson tell it.
Mischief Cafe: Colorado Springs School, CO
The Mischief Cafe makes a stop to the Colorado Springs School. Poetry, elusive tea, and cinnamon bread prevail after a snowy trip through Vail.
Bonneville Salt Flats and Salt Lake Park, Utah
Optical illusion or the curvature or the earth? Take a look at the beauty of Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats.
The Fierce Convictions of Hannah More
“She may be the most famous person I never heard of.” Karen Swallow Prior’s biography of Hannah More, “Fierce Convictions, ” brings a life back into the knowledge it deserves.
A Book of Middles: Silver Dream
What does a “middle” look like in a story? Or, how do you perhaps begin a story “in medias res”? The Book of Middles explores these questions and more.
Whittles and Wood Poetry Prompt: Growth Rings
Growth rings are the well-kept journal in the life of a tree. Join us for our Whittles and Wood poetry prompt and write a poem — the glimpse of a year.
Poetry for Life: The 5 Vital Approaches
In a recent article at The Huffington Post, I highlighted 5 vital approaches for furthering “poetry for life.” Now Tweetspeak is taking it a step beyond.
Literary Tour: The Beat Museum, North Beach, San Francisco
Discover Kerouac, Ginsberg and more with a visit to the Beat Museum in San Francisco’s North Beach.
Mischief Cafe: San Francisco and Trouble Coffee
From mind-reading cat ears, to Trouble Coffee in two locations, the San Francisco Mischief Café is full of adjustments.
Amazing San Francisco Street Art. What’s Your Expression?
Walk with us through the streets of San Francisco. See the amazing street art. And choose your expression.
Mischief Cafe: Seattle, Washington
The 11-day Mischief Cafe tour begins, and the defining quality will be surprise (with plenty of hilarity to go along with it).
Twitter Poems: Top Ten Poetic Tweets
Looking for poetry on Twitter? We’ve made it easy for you, with this roundup of the best Twitter poems we’ve seen in the past few weeks.
An Evening with Billy Collins
Poet Billy Collins read from his new volume, “Aimless Love, ” in St. Louis County, Missouri on Nov. 1; more than 800 people came for an intimate evening.
Whittles and Wood Prompt: Photo Play 2
Join us for a walk in the woods and a little leaf-peeping. Explore the Photo Play contributions from our community & share your poetry with us.
Literary Tours: Muir Woods National Monument, San Francisco
In today’s literary tour, hike the Muir Woods National Monument in northern California with Dolly Lee.
Get Your Free Official 2015 Poetry at Work Day Poster
This year’s official Poetry at Work Day poster, suitable for hanging in your workplace (or framing in your kitchen, which may even be your workplace), is now available.
Everyone Has Imagination: Interview with Colorado Poet Laureate Joseph Hutchison (Part 3)
Colorado Poet Laureate Joseph Hutchison doesn’t want poets to make a living writing poetry. Find out why in Maureen Doallas’s final interview segment.
The World War I Poets in the War
Max Egremont’s “Some Desperate Glory” combines history, biography and poetry to describe the World War I that the war poets experienced.
Whittles and Wood: Photo Play and Prompt
The grand flourish of Autumn trees signal the final act before winter’s arrival. Join us for Photo Play as we capture the dramatic stagecraft of nature.