We have a bit more wintering to do. Do you have your honey? Join us as we learn Sylvia Plath’s poem “Wintering” By Heart.
‘Wintering’ book club: Thaw & Lapwing
After winter comes thaw and a surprise—lapwing. Join us for the third and final book club discussing Katherine May’s “Wintering.”
Poetry Prompt: 5 Things to Do With A Mistake
How many ways can you look at a mistake? Join Callie Feyen and take your mistake out for a walk. And write a poem about the process.
50 States of Generosity: Pennsylvania
We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Pennsylvania and its status as a commonwealth.
‘Wintering’ book club: Cold Water & Resilient Gulls
Swimming in cold water, Katherine May sees gulls and feels unburdened. Join us for our second book club reading “Wintering.”
Poetry Prompt: A Not-Yet Valentine
This week join author Callie Feyen as she writes a Valentine poem for people who aren’t Romeo and Juliet. Yet.
Postcards from Burrow & Meadow · No. 3 Listening
Bethany Rohde sends a new postcard from Burrow & Meadow with raindrops that inhabit the memory of a young daughter.
Hermit Crab Essay 003: Directions for Metaphor
Join Callie Feyen as she seeks directions for metaphor, accompanied by her high school daughter and the high school parking lot.
Perspective: Agatha Christie’s ‘Death on the Nile’
Like a poet, Agatha Christie doesn’t waste a single detail. Join us as we read “Death on the Nile” through the theme of Perspective.
Book Club Announcement: Wintering by Katherine May
It is winter, and the rooks are here. Join us for our next patron-only book club, discussing Katherine May’s book “Wintering,” beginning February 9.
Poetry Prompt: Be Your Own Professor — Haiku for Understanding
Something magical can happen when you read a challenging story and then become your own professor — with a summary and haiku.
50 States of Generosity: Utah
We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Utah and its surprising state bird: the seagull.
Poetry Prompt: How Do You Spell “Communicate”?
How do communicate with a would-be writer? How do you even spell “communicate”? Callie Feyen has the answer.
Children’s Book Club: Anne With an E in ‘Anne of Green Gables’
Anne with an E never fails to surprise. Join our Children’s Book Club as we read L.M. Montgomery’s classic, “Anne of Green Gables.”
Poems to Listen By: Moonstruck 07—Moon Crossing Bridge
In a nod to the way poems can aid in processing grief and uncertainty, Laurie Klein reads Tess Gallagher’s “Moon Crossing Bridge.”
Hermit Crab Essay 002: How To Teach Poetry To Seventh Graders
Teaching poetry to 7th graders begins with vulnerability. Join author Callie Feyen and she walks us through a scene in a middle school classroom.
Reading Generously: Perspective Glass
This year we are reading generously through the theme of Perspective. Grab your perspective glass and join us.
Poet Laura: Gratitude + Credo Poems in the New Year
As we enter the new year, Karen Paul Holmes, encourages us to explore gratitude poems that praise everyday goodness + write a credo poem.
Poetry Prompt: Football, West Side Story & Mary Oliver
What do football, West Side Story, and Mary Oliver have in common? Each invites us to keep looking. Join Callie Feyen for a Perspective poetry prompt.
A Little Mischief Poem and Best Wishes for the Holidays!
The Tweetspeak team shares a little mischief poem and wishes you and yours a meaningful holiday season as we take our holiday break and prepare for a year of Creativity.