The Poetry Society of Texas’ 2023 A Book of the Year arrived in my mail a couple of days ago. The collection of winning poems from the 2022 monthly and annual contests includes two pieces by me. “Upon Running into a Former Sweater at Goodwill” won the Old South Prize, and “Eating the Watermelon Moon”Continue reading “Poetry and Healing”
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Gift Ideas for the Readers, Writers, and Coffee Drinkers in Your Life
‘Tis the season for searching for unique gift ideas for the people you love. If you’re lucky, there are some readers, writers, and coffee drinkers on your list, because they’re the best people. But what do those introspective introverts really want this year? Here are a few suggestions. What do readers want? BOOKS, of course!Continue reading “Gift Ideas for the Readers, Writers, and Coffee Drinkers in Your Life”
11 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Former Teacher
Former teachers make the best employees (and there’s probably about to be a lot more of them), so if you’re looking to expand your workforce, here’s why you should consider hiring an educator. #1: Excellent Communication Skills Teachers are expert communicators. They can speak to everyone from children to board members to angry parents inContinue reading “11 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Former Teacher”
Carie Juettner 