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Liking Girls (a little) Less than Boys – It Really Does Get Better
Well, the tests have been taken by Son One and Son Two. The SAT’s were said to be “Cruel and Unusual.” The PRAXIS was tiring but at least it’s done. Meanwhile both Mom and Dad had some good one-on-one time with members of the trio. I am waiting until the rest of the family arrives…
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Tornado Watches and University Exams
I was heading north to stay over at my sons’ house tonight because the oldest and youngest are heading south so that Josiah can take his Praxis exams. Currently they are parked under a bridge as a severe band of Thunderstorms are passing over. I have stayed home, and plan on driving north in the…
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Daddy Walt, or Uncle Walt? Happy Birthday to My Namesake
I have often been asked if my father’s name was Walt, or if I was a fan of Walt Whitman. Some people who are a little less poetry versed have even asked if my pseudonym was a reference to Walt Disney–God forbid! My father’s name was Raymond, actually, and I often refer to Walt Whitman as “Uncle…
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Poetry Innovations, from Sculpture to Animation
We’ve been looking at some innovative ways to present poetry to a modern reader, or listener. Here are a few things I found this evening that I thought you’d enjoy. There is a library in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a few hours from my home that is combining poetry with sculpture. Take a look at this article…
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Lord Byron meets The King Blues
I suppose this wasn’t shown on BBC America, because somehow I missed this back in 2009. Apparently there was a show called Poetry Season. I wasn’t familiar with The King Blues either until seeing this poem online today, after which I started looking up their songs. And the reason I bring this to you tonight,…
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Rip it up! Why We Read and Write Poetry
A friend of mine posted this favorite scene from one of my favorite movies on my facebook page tonight. In light of our recent discussions on poetry and Billy Collins’ “Introduction to Poetry,” I thought it would be appropriate to look at Mr. Keating’s (played by Robin Williams) way of dealing with a certain Dr.…
