Jody, loved reading the backstory of how poetry entered into your life and blossomed. My grandchildren also roll their eyes when I try to advance their skills in grammar. In fact, my oldest granddaughter gave me a mug for Christmas a few years ago that says, "I am silently correcting your grammar!" (I'm guessing it was her mother--our daughter--who made that happen!)
I enjoyed reading your journey. I wrote a poem about soap in 5th grade and the teacher showed it to the other teachers after school. Silly me, I thought I had done something wrong. No one said they were reading it because they liked it!
Oh Edward I'm glad this blessed you. Yes I've known Glynn just about as long as I've known Laura. He is one of the first people who responded when I emailed the High Calling folks to find out how to start a blog and we connected on each other's posts.
He is on the Tweetspeak team as well but you probably already know that. I believe he has reviewed all three of the books that I've written.
Jody, loved reading the backstory of how poetry entered into your life and blossomed. My grandchildren also roll their eyes when I try to advance their skills in grammar. In fact, my oldest granddaughter gave me a mug for Christmas a few years ago that says, "I am silently correcting your grammar!" (I'm guessing it was her mother--our daughter--who made that happen!)
Beautifully written, Jody.
I so appreciate this reflection, Jody!
I enjoyed reading your journey. I wrote a poem about soap in 5th grade and the teacher showed it to the other teachers after school. Silly me, I thought I had done something wrong. No one said they were reading it because they liked it!
Ah, Marcia.... your gift started young! I love your 'silly' poems!
Kimberly Phinney as a professor, mentor and friend is my L. L. Barkat.
This was absolutely oxygen to me in so many ways. Also great to know more about Tweetspeak. If you know Glynn Young, I'll do a backflip.
Much love.
E
Oh Edward I'm glad this blessed you. Yes I've known Glynn just about as long as I've known Laura. He is one of the first people who responded when I emailed the High Calling folks to find out how to start a blog and we connected on each other's posts.
He is on the Tweetspeak team as well but you probably already know that. I believe he has reviewed all three of the books that I've written.
PS be sure to videotape that backflip.