by magdarose | Apr 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Read Ross Gay: “Inciting Joy” and “Book of Delights” (essays) and “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude” (poems)!
by magdarose | Oct 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
See the amazing work of John Fox and the Institute for Poetic Medicine at https://poeticmedicine.org!
by magdarose | Jun 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Check out Joan Rose Staffen’s retreat at this summer’s Catamaran Literary Conference at https://catamaranliteraryreader.com/register-for-courses/writing-retreat. This is a wonderful opportunity for poets on the Central Coast to generate new work or to...
by magdarose | Feb 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
While trying to convince a librarian to reinstate Community Poetry Circles I culled some compelling arguments, I think, about why poetry matters: Why Poetry Matters, Pam Allyn, Contributor, Founder & Executive Director, LitWorld, at...
by magdarose | Feb 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you ever considered all the writing material you can obtain by exploring outer space? Consider this poem by Sally Ashton, published on the Rattle website (Poets Respond section); then choose a planet that intrigues you and write a poem. Here’s...
by magdarose | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
While preparing to teach a new class through Dominican Hospital’s PEP…on Journal Writing to Decrease Stress and Increase Mindfulness, I’ve been reviewing all the terrific books I have on keeping journals and the importance of doing so. Re-reading...
