Poetry Corner
The Poetry Corner: To My Mother
By Norah Christianson
Happy Mother’s Day! They’ve been many poems written about poets’ mothers, but I love this poem particularly because, though Barker is full...
Poetry Corner
Poetry Corner
David Wagoner was born on June 5th, 1926 in Ohio and raised in Indiana. In 1954 he moved to the Pacific Northwest, which he...
Poetry Corner
The Poetry Corner
“Now Let No Charitable Hope”
By Norah Christianson
“Now Let No Charitable Hope” was written in 1922. Wylie expresses her loneliness, and a dissatisfaction at being...
Poetry Corner
“Picnic, Lightning”
Poetry Corner
By Norah Christian
Billy Collins was born in New York City in 1941. He is, as the New York Times has called him, “the...
Culture
The Poetry Corner
First Lesson by Philip Booth
By Norah Christianson
A father is giving a swimming lesson to his daughter, but (he is a poet, after all) he...
Culture
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Traditional New Year Foods for Good Luck and Wealth
By Barbara Heimlich
Source: History.com, Thrillist, Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens
New Year’s Traditions and Celebrations Around...
Culture
Happy Holidays
Christmas is tomorrow, December 25th, Merry Christmas to all of our Christian friends. May you all have tidings and joy throughout the year.
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Hanukkah ends...
Culture
Celebrate Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the...