the autoimmune hippie.

Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. . . Practice resurrection. – Wendell Berry

poetry

  • happy poetry break day.

    I’ve learned that January 13th is Poetry Break Day every year in celebration of the reading and writing of poetry. This year it has fortuitously fallen on Monday – as in Mary Oliver Monday here on the blog – so naturally one of Mary’s poems is first, a favorite of mine I haven’t shared here… Read more

  • day 3 of thanksgiving – Mary Oliver.

    Over the years, I’ve shared the work of my favorite poet, Mary Oliver, many times, and I was moved today when a sweet friend shared one of Mary’s most beloved poems, “Wild Geese,” that is perfect during this tumultuous and heartbreaking time. It made me want to also share it here (again – as it… Read more

  • blogtober day 2 – a poetry day.

    Considering all that is happening to our neighbors in the states so tragically affected by Hurricane Helene, I decided to change our latest topic to discuss the things concerning them – and I am working on a lengthy post. However, today was a doctor day for our family – so I am not yet finished… Read more

  • a bit more poetry to end poetry month.

    As we wrap up National Poetry Month, April 28th was National Great Poetry Reading Day – which is as it sounds 😉 – and the 29th was Poem In Your Pocket Day – to encourage everyone to write their own poetry or create their own art. Though we’ve had a few different kinds of poetry… Read more

  • national haiku day.

    This week, I’ve been working on a writing project I am so excited to share soon – and also (not unexpectedly) dealing with a flare and rain coming today. Still, I wanted to stop in for a quick post for National Haiku Day. I love all poetry – and haiku is a favorite since we… Read more

  • 10 poems for world poetry day 2024.

    Happy World Poetry Day, y’all. ❤ As a word nerd and poetry lover, I was not going to let us miss this day without sharing a few beloved poems. (As a spoonie, I have been ridiculously sick this week, a gnarly pain situation as well as having full-body symptoms, exhausted, and collapsing into hibernation for… Read more

  • take your poet to work day. yes really. :)

    So, y’all, it turns out that every July 20th is Take Your Poet to Work Day – a day in which you print out a version of your favorite poet and carry him or her with you to work (or wherever you are going) and post pictures and whatnot. It’s kind of like a Word… Read more

  • emily dickinson was a baker.

    Growing up, whenever I was assigned to write a biographical report on a historical figure, I would always choose female writers and poets. I wrote about Sylvia Plath, Anais Nin, The Bronte Sisters, Emily Dickinson. . . As I’ve returned to school intending to one day teach literature, I look forward to teaching the works… Read more