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Full Moon of the '23 Winter Solstice

Full Moon rises tonight about 551 after sun sets about 515, i.e. 12-27-23 A quote stolen from my Yoga tea bag last night. "Gratitude is not about what is received; it's about how you receive what is there." Hey y'all, how about a gift from Margaret? What a gal! Thank you Margaret! Site logo image Reflections on the Teche Poetry Friday: Healing Poetry margaretsmn Dec 9 Have you ever had that student? The one who sits in the back of the class, holds herself in tight, rarely, if ever, raises her hand to share a poem with the class. The closet poet. That's not me because I believe in writing with my students and sharing my vulnerable poet self so they feel safe sharing theirs. And most of the time, it helps. I'll share, then the shy ones will look at me with their longing eyes asking "Is it OK?" They know that poetry is a little piece of themselves. It's bleeding on paper as someone famous said. I wasn't going to post for Poetry Friday. Life ...