Apr 19, 2024 7:31 AM EDT This winter, I lamented that the rose bushes at the front of our house looked gangly and scraggly.  We didn't prune them as early as we had last year, and I wondered what they would look like come spring.  Also, my husband had added three more little bushes beside the driveway.  They weren't forlorn looking, but they were small.  Thank you, Rose, and so perfect that you are the first person to comment on this post!?:0) Robyn, so happy that your knockout roses obliged and knocked you out, surprisingly! I've had a few sudden garden developments too. I ..read more

Detail from the cover of DICKENS MICE by Kim Poovey, illustrated by Robyn Hood Black. Ah, I do wish you luck on Monday, Robyn, nearly a closing of the story/poem! And I love your "Dicken's Mice" reminder, along with "no little feast/is spread any more"! The night, a few weeks ago, of a big snow, I was just prepping for going to bed when a wee mouse ran from under my sofa (where I was sitting), across the room, to a far wall. Yikes! Yes, I set a couple of traps, waiting, waiting. I set more the next day (I have the catch & release ones). Nothing. He must have a way out, but I've never seen ..read more

Howdy!  I am traveling this weekend but Poetry Month marches on!  Please see today for the Roundup. Don't forget to follow along with the Progressive Poem, parked at this Friday, and check out of Kidlit Poetry Month Events.  Take good care, Robyn ..read more

Apr 19, 2024 7:31 AM EDT This winter, I lamented that the rose bushes at the front of our house looked gangly and scraggly.  We didn't prune them as early as we had last year, and I wondered what they would look like come spring.  Also, my husband had added three more little bushes beside the driveway.  They weren't forlorn looking, but they were small.  Thank you, Rose, and so perfect that you are the first person to comment on this post!?:0) Robyn, so happy that your knockout roses obliged and knocked you out, surprisingly! I've had a few sudden garden developments too. I ..read more

Short and sweet today with a big shout-out to Stanford Forrester and Reply by Robyn Hood Black on Feb 23, 2024 2:00 PM EST Feb 23, 2024 12:28 AM EST Robyn I’m intrigued with that first line! And love that I can feel rain seep. ? Feb 23, 2024 12:00 AM EST What a gorgeous cover. I don't know this magazine, so thank you for introducing it to me. Thank you, Tricia - I've featured bottle rockets press & the journal and books in some posts before. Stanford Forrester, its founder/publisher/editor, is a treasure. (He was HSA President in the early 2000s.) So glad to see you - thanks for coming by ..read more

(Working on finishing listings for some of these items as you read this... ;0) ) Use Coupon Code POETRYMONTH24 for 10 percent off in my Etsy shop in April! :0) Aw, thanks so much, Tricia - and thanks for hosting us all this week! I'm working on listings as I type this - ha! Happy weekend to you. Très Bien Robyn, such a fun post à la française, so much love coming and going! Wishing you many sales in your shop! Reply by Robyn Hood Black on Mar 30, 2024 1:59 AM EDT "Because, you see, every day I love you more, But you shared the lovely poem in French. This made me smile too: "...to get us starte ..read more

Robyn, what a delight. Have a blessed St. Patrick's Day. I have heard both of those Irish blessings, and I don't know any more. Although, I see there are a lot of them online. Like you said, some real and some fabricated, I would guess. The March poem by Emily D. is so fun and energetic--like springtime. Enjoy your Spring! Reply by Robyn Hood Black on Mar 15, 2024 3:08 PM EDT Mar 15, 2024 8:44 AM EDT Robyn, thanks for ushering in St. Patrick's Day with poetic thoughts. The vintage postcard reminds me of the several that I have scattered throughout the house. Enjoy the day and the happiness it ..read more

Happy Easter to those who celebrate, and blessings to all. . The second incarnation of the Olympics (our modern games) was first hosted in Paris in 1900, and France has hosted them four more times since then.  (It wasn't really called the Olympics, but had a long, boring name. The months-long event, however, kicked off the modern Olympics era.) to apply a shop-wide coupon code for Poetry Month if interested.) And who hear me down here, To all those who don't love me. where Tricia has our Roundup and is sure to get us started on the write poetic foot for April.  ..read more

Robyn, what a delight. Have a blessed St. Patrick's Day. I have heard both of those Irish blessings, and I don't know any more. Although, I see there are a lot of them online. Like you said, some real and some fabricated, I would guess. The March poem by Emily D. is so fun and energetic--like springtime. Enjoy your Spring! Reply by Robyn Hood Black on Mar 15, 2024 3:08 PM EDT Mar 15, 2024 8:44 AM EDT Robyn, thanks for ushering in St. Patrick's Day with poetic thoughts. The vintage postcard reminds me of the several that I have scattered throughout the house. Enjoy the day and the happiness it ..read more

Happy International Women's Day!  This woman is hoping to be caught up by next week.  In the meantime, please enjoy meeting Oskar, the star of Laura Purdie Salas's latest picture book, and do check out the Roundup ..read more