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Month: September 2016

upcoming appearances . . .

September 25, 2016September 25, 2016 by Cynthia, in category News

October 1:  Bellingham, Washington – Western Washington University Poetry Camp An exciting weekend coming up in Bellingham, Washington! Dozens of poets will be infiltrating the city, Village Books, and Western Washington University’s Poetry Camp. Guest of honor, Jack Prelutsky, will make a special appearance, in addition to workshops and book signings by the following: Joy… Read More

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something about rabbits . . .

September 22, 2016 by Cynthia, in category works in progress

Now how did Fiona know I have a family of rabbits in this story? These are scene cards for a novel I’ve been working on (and off) for the past year. It keeps morphing from one thing to another. Banjo showed no interest, but Fiona seems to be telling me it needs work, but keep… Read More

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stitching up a story (or poem) . . .

September 15, 2016September 20, 2016 by Cynthia, in category News

It’s always been that whenever I sewed, I came up with new ideas for writing projects. And while I was writing, I wanted to (and often did) start a new quilt. Even though I have more time now, I am sewing less than I used to, so I’ve decided to take a month off from… Read More

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the other january . . .

September 2, 2016 by Cynthia, in category Like a Bird, News

Most of my resolutions begin in September rather than January to coincide with the new school year. And even though I’m no longer working in the schools full-time, September still feels like the proper new year. I take a look at what’s been happening and look forward to the coming year. Like a Bird: The… Read More

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breath of hope . . .

September 1, 2016 by Cynthia, in category Like a Bird, News, slave songs

Had it not been for George L. White, treasurer and music professor at Fisk University in 1871, the world might have been deprived of the rich, haunting, intimate songs first sung by slaves– songs that we now call “spirituals.” Learn more about Fisk University and the Fisk Jubilee Singers and their history. Listen to early… Read More

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