Slice of Life Posts
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Poets Matt Mason and Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Slice of Life Post, April 18, 2023, by Barb Edler Recently I attended a poetry event that had several workshops directed by poet laureates. (You could choose two to attend). The poet laureates also shared their poetry on Friday night.… Continue reading
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Poetry Palooza Event and Slam
Slice of Life Post for April 11, 2023 by Barb Edler Last Thursday, I competed at the state level poetry slam which was part of a Poetry Palooza event that began with the slam and ended with a lunch and… Continue reading
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Grief, Relief, Fear, Repeat
April 4, 2023, by Barb Edler My emotions during the last week have been on a roller coaster ride. On Tuesday, March 28 at 8:00 am, I received an email about a mandatory meeting for all staff members and that… Continue reading
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Nature Tour: Inspired by Rita, Glenda, and Maureen.
Slice of Life Post March 30, 2023, by Barb Edler This week I was blessed with a tour of Glenda Funk’s artwork which inspired Maureen Young Ingram to do the same. Both tours were wonderful. Yesterday, Rita DiCarne shared her… Continue reading
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Oldie Goldie Chick Flicks
Slice of Life Post 26 March 2023 by Barb Edler What I need is a great chick flick. I’ve enjoyed reading reviews other bloggers have shared and since not everyone on TWT was born before 1960, a few younger bloggers… Continue reading
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Final Four, Baby!
Slice of Life Post March 27, 2023 I am in complete and total awe of Iowa University Women’s basketball team. Even one of my good friends who never watches sports, has started to tune in. These classy ladies are putting… Continue reading
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Writing Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond, the Force that Drives Me
Slice of Life Post March 26, 2023, by Barb Edler This month and last month have been full of writing pursuits. I submitted several poems for the National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Iowa Poetry Association, and more. Tomorrow I… Continue reading
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Tattoos and Death
Slice of Life Post March 24, 2023 by Barb Edler What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I often think about dying because I feel like my health is compromised and my family genetics remind me… Continue reading
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Poetry Slam Success
Slice of Life Post March 24, 2023, by Barb Edler I started out my evening with a little hotel happy hour. Free food and drinks. The bread and almonds were fantastic. I thought I needed just a little liquid courage,… Continue reading
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 