Category Archives: Do the Work

The Eve of NaPoWriMo

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Mary Beth Frezon

Yes, we’ve circled back to the end of March, which means tomorrow is April Fools Day and YES National (Global) Poetry Writing Month. NaPoWriMo headquarters has issued an early bird prompt and it spoke to me. You can do this. … Continue reading →

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One Good Thing EveryWhere EveryDay

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Mary Beth Frezon

In other words – pay attention to the small stuff and be prepared to be amazed. A leaf here, a bird there, and before you know it spring has sprung. If you hadn’t looked you might have missed the whole wonderful thing! Continue reading →

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Fixing the Mailbox

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

When I went out with my holiday cards, all zip-sorted and rubberbanded, I noticed that the rivet holding on the mailbox door on one side was gone.
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The Gettysburg Address

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. Continue reading →

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2023 Poetry Postcard Fest Thoughts

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

So thank you Group One and all my bonus card friends!
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