Slice of Life Posts
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Drafting Poems: The Pain of Revision
Posted by Barb Edler The Stafford Writing Challenge has me playing with words more than ever. Sometimes I’ve asked for feedback from friends and family. Of course, feedback is something that takes time and energy and our lives are busy.… Continue reading
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Wham Bam, a Poetry Slam Winner
March 2, 2024, by Barb Edler Friday, February 23, 2024, First Place Winner at the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Poetry Slam hosted by Iowa Poetry Association and organized by Kelsey Bigelow. Photo is a selfie Kelsey Bigelow took after the event.… Continue reading
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The Eyes of March: A Celebration of Women Artists in the Tri-State
I started working for the Keokuk Art Center last June. It’s been an interesting challenge. I think I would enjoy this job more if I were an artist so I could teach a class, etc. I’ve been putting in more… Continue reading
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Learning from Mistakes
I do remember plenty from my past, but I’ve forgotten a lot too. Today’s prompt at Ethical ELA was to write a letter of advice to yourself and a particular time in life. Honestly, I’ve made more mistakes than who… Continue reading
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Challenges
This month another slam poetry event is planned. I signed up. I am ready to back out. Writing poetry every day reveals to me how much I struggle to find the right word, message, image, sensory appeal, rhythm, etc. etc.… Continue reading
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January 30, 2024: Fog
A little post about the foggy weather and a hopeful spring haiku. Continue reading
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Naive & Gullible: A Good Laugh at Myself
I remember choosing to attend Mount Mercy College when I was a senior in high school. I really wanted to go to Luther College, but Mount Mercy was a local school, and I could commute. This enabled me to not… Continue reading
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A Journal and A Challenge
“Oh, earth, you’re too wonderful for anybody to realize you. Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it? — every, every minute?” Emily from Thorton Wilder’s Our Town It’s the beginning of a new year. Life continues… Continue reading
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Gray Days & Depression
“When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot, and hang on.” Great Aunt Adeline The continual gray days of winter do not help an ever-growing anxiety I have during this time of the year. I want to… Continue reading
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Lack of Communication
Slice of Life Post, May 23, 2023, by Barb Edler Lately I’ve been dealing with a huge lack of communication. I’m often mystified by why some people do not respond to emails. I think there is some sort of carbon… Continue reading
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 