Monthly Archives: January 2011
Writing Tips
Begin with I. Talk about the ways he hurt you. And how you feel about women in politics. Tell all the stories of your childhood. Write out your rape, your miscarriage, your failed marriage, your best friend’s suicide. Write about … Continue reading
Poetry Video
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Tagged Amy Leigh Cutler, Charlotte Mayfield, New York City, Poetry, Union Square
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Vegan Pancake
I was terrified of making my first batch of vegan pancakes, and I didn’t have any recipe on hand… So I winged it and they turned out AMAZING. 1 cup bisquik 3/4 cup almond milk 1 heaping tbs veganaise (vegan … Continue reading
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Tagged almond milk, Food, new york city breakfast, pancake, recipe, vegan, vegan pancake, vegannaise
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Writing Prompt #3 Sestina Time!
“The Persistence of Time” by Salvador Dali. The above painting is to serve as your inspiration… for a sestina. Sestina’s are one of many particular forms for a poem, and this one was invented by a twelfth century mathematician … Continue reading
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Tagged how-to, john ashbury, Poetry, salvador dali, sestina, writing prompt
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Son of a Pony!
So we’ve made it on to Notable New York. I think that means Thomas Fucaloro and I are worth checking out this Friday, January 21, 2011 at Son of a Pony poetry, Cornelia Street Cafe. http://therumpus.net/2011/01/notable-new-york-this-week-117-123/
Bowery Poetry Club
I keep going back. My points are adding up, I’m told. But they didn’t like my fingernail poem.
Featuring on Sunday!
This Sunday, January 16, 2011, will be my first New York City poetry feature! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154290637953693 Jujomukti Tea Lounge 211 E 4th Street (btw Ave A and Ave B)
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Writing Prompt #2
Write about your favorite tree. Why is it your favorite? When did you fall in love with it? Who, if any one, does it remind you of? Do not use the word tree in your piece.
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Georgia on My Mind
It is New Years eve 2010. I am 23 years old, writing this from a cabin in Helen, Georgia. I’m out here with Paul, my boss and the founder of The Basics online magazine (www.paulbyrondowns.com). We flew out Wednesday to … Continue reading
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