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Not only is April Poetry Month, it's also National Humor Month

Submitted by Emily on April 12, 2011 - 10:36am
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Comic Verse

So let us combine the two pleasures and read some poetry that makes us laugh!

Also known as light verse, humorous poetry has long been a practiced form. From cowboys to columnists, from Chaucer to Silverstein, humorous poetry has plenty to offer. Here is a small list of collections of humourous poetry.

Poet as Musician

Submitted by Emily on April 12, 2011 - 10:18am
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Many musicians write lyrics, while some write pure poetry.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a little music, try some of these poet/musicians on for size.

Leonard Cohen

Bob Dylan

Tori Amos

Bob Marley

Mos Def

got poetry videos?

Submitted by Emily on April 4, 2011 - 12:01pm
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poetic justice

This month inspire yourself with some poet/ry based films!

  • Poetic Justice Justice (played by Janet Jackson) deals with her grief by turning to poetry.
  • Dead Poets Society This Academy Award winning film concerns a boys boarding school in the late 1950's and how a group of students get a shake up when their new teacher introduces them to poetry.
  • A Woman Ranching in the Rockies This documentary focuses on the legend

got poetry?

Submitted by Emily on April 4, 2011 - 10:50am
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Today is the fourth day of poetry month, have you read anything good yet?

If you have not read any good poetry yet, may i ask what are you doing?!

Here are some recommendations with no particular theme or order:

The Consolation of Apricots by Diane Ackerman, found in I Praise My Destroyer

Gate 22C by Ellen Bass

So you want to be a writer? by Charles Bukowski

Callooh! Callay! Poetry Month Begins Today!

Submitted by Emily on April 1, 2011 - 8:54am
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national poetry month poster

Poetry is a thing of great beauty and April, when the crocuses bloom and violets peek out their heads, is the perfect month to celebrate it.

National Poetry Month encourages all people to experience poetry. Be it by reading a new book of poetry, spouting memorized lines on the street corner, carrying a poem in your pocket, or attending a poetry reading you have a whole month in which to accomplish this goal.

National Poetry Month is Finally Here!

Submitted by Emily on April 1, 2011 - 8:52am
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I have been waiting patiently all year,

It has finally come

and the poetry rompus has begun!

The best way to experience poetry is out of the mouths of the poets who have crafted it. These videos will introduce you to some of the hottest young poets working today in the genre known as slam. Grab some popcorn and prepare to laugh, cry, and be blown away by fresh new poetry.

Did you know march is frozen food month! pt 2

Submitted by Emily on March 3, 2011 - 4:00pm
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As you may know, March is National Frozen Food Month, in previous posts i declared this month to instead be Cook-Something-For-Yourself month!

My intention is to get people to avoid relying on frozen food this month, but let's renegotiate that. How about you cook some home made frozen food instead?

Try some of these great resources:

The Freezer Cooking Manual from 30-Day Gourmet: A Month of Meals Made Easy

Don't Panic More Dinner's in the Freezer: A Second Helping of Tasty Meals You Can Make Ahead

Did you know march is frozen food month! pt 3

Submitted by Emily on March 2, 2011 - 3:44pm
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During this month celebrating frozen foods, lets tip our hats to the most delicious of frozen foods, DESSERTS!!!

March is Frozen Food Month, I think not!

Submitted by Emily on March 1, 2011 - 3:58pm
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America has decided to dedicate a whole month to frozen food. While I enjoy the convenience I hardly think frozen food deserves an entire month of attention. So I am hereby declaring March to now be Cook-Something-For-Yourself month!

While I am very lucky in that I get to cook dinner three to four times a week I understand that not everyone is as driven or privileged. This month, though, I want you all to make a concerted effort to prepare and enjoy a meal made from scratch all for you! Here are a couple resources to get you inspired and perhaps carried away (I almost said curried away! ; } )

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