Tammy Cox Rowan
Tammy Cox Rowan is a writer, editor, photographer, and Marcom Consultant.
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Easter EmergenceEmergence is a triple acrostic poem celebrating the hope of Easter through the lens of nature.
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A Scriptural Countdown to EasterAnticipation builds as Lent draws to a close and Holy Week leads us in the footsteps of Christ. The following Bible verses chronicle the journey of Jesus as He prepares for His Crucifixion and glorious Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
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GroovedAll love affairs have a soundtrack.
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The CardinalWhen I was overwhelmed with loss, a winged companion taught me to think upon what is good, true, and beautiful.
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Winter AfternoonAn original wintertime haiku.
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Debtor's PrisonBefore the mid-19th century, many colonists escaped to the New World to avoid the punishments of debtor's prison. Embarking on foreign soil, these souls faced more challenges as they tried to forge a new life.
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Desert AdventNot every Advent season is bright, but the meaning of Christmas remains one of expectant hope.
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Pray for Me, Columcille: A VillanelleA Villanelle inspired by a pilgrimage to the Holy Isle of Iona in Scotland.
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Empty Nest: A PoemThe empty nest outside my window seems fitting for my dark winter of mourning for my lost family.
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November: A PoemThe year grows old like a man who sheds his life like so many Autumn leaves.
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The Captive: A Short StoryA thief on the run encounters a stray dog and is reminded of what it means to be human.
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Missing Parts: A Halloween StoryWhen an arm shows up in a Chicago railway station followed by a hand in New York and an ear in Philadelphia, police finally put the "parts" together and discover a macabre crime of passion.
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William Faulkner and the Writer's HeartWilliam Faulkner complained of the affliction of young writers in his 1950 Nobel Prize speech. They write "not of the heart but of the glands." Prophetic words spoken in an age that would precede an era of literary bankruptcy of the spirit. -
Fragile Hope: A HaikuThe flight of a cardinal, with its beauty like a fragile rose, mounts the wind of change and scatters petals of hope. -
Southern by Birth, Catholic by GraceWhy I became a Roman Catholic. A journey into the heart of history and patrology leads a Southern Baptist across the stormy waters of the Tiber and into the embrace of Holy Mother Church. -
When I Happened Upon LondonWhen I happened upon London the first time, it was both an affirming and iconoclastic experience. A newly minted Anglophile, I quickly discovered that London, like its celebrated fog, captures the imagination like no other city.
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Summer's Web: A PoemSlipping unaware under silken threads made by a subtle dance, ripped by an ill taken step, I feel shame for what I've done.
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Old Thom a Kempis: A LimerickA limerick from Old Thom a Kempis on life.
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My Favorite Short Story Writer: Flannery O'ConnorFlannery O'Connor opened her Southern veins and poured upon the page prose unlike any other writer of her generation.
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I Rise TodayRising today, I lean on understanding, pressing for the ending, a race worthy run...reflections on St. Patrick's Breastplate.
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My Top 10 Albums for SummerWhen the mercury tops the charts, crank up the sounds from summer's best and grab the sunscreen. It is going to be a hot one!
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Bevagna: A SestinaSt. Francis preached to the birds on the roadside near Bevagna. This sestina honors the humble man who was wedded to Lady Poverty and rejoiced in the Creator of all good things.
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Inspirational Bible Verses for Difficult TimesLife with its richness and depth dances on a knife's edge, often a very sharp one. To find strength and sustenance, turn to these inspirational Bible verses and rest your mind through the wisdom of Sacred Scripture.
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FatherA Haiku for Memorial Day in memory of my father who served America during WWII. (Japanese rifle Lies muzzled in hall closet, Prisoner of war.)
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The Passion of the VineI fear for the vine, fear for the branches, for perennials may not bloom again. And of blue skies, be only small glimpses, A world moving from dusk to late even.Trembling I see green fade to ocher, Knowing the glancing hoe has passed over.
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FirmamentumFirmamentum offers a poem of praise to the solid place where angels whisper sighs and sacrifice foretells the coming of the Godhead.
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Gardening like a Chef: Go Gourmet at the Atlanta Botanical GardenJoin the excitement of edible gardening this summer and learn from the pros at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
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Something's in the AirMemphis' dyslexia affected her memory and now she was surprised when they came again after thirteen years. This time was different, however. They brought with them a portent of evil deeds and a mystery to be solved.
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Gourmet in May at Atlanta Botanical GardenIs a healthier summer on your menu? Find inspiration at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Gourmet in May, featuring the Edible Garden and nutritious repast for the entire family.
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The Taking of Robert E. LeeSybil Lou loved the Old General like a father and was bound and determined that her avaricious siblings leave him be.
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French Inspired Mother's Day BrunchTreat your mom to Paris without the airfare. Serve up a scrumptious Mother's Day Brunch with Crepes a La Reine. Berets are optional.
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Do Not Forget Paris!My premiere visit to La Ville Lumiere, The City of Light, convinced me that you can fall hopelessly in love at first glance not only, with a person, but also, a place. Paris, the grande dame, does not disappoint.
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Cinco De Mayo: A Confederate SighA poem for the 5th of May from a Confederate's viewpoint. In Atlanta, don't order Corona; it's Southern Brew on Cinco de Mayo!
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RUTHThis sonnet honors 20th century British poet, Ruth Pitter, who captured the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1955. She was a longtime friend and poetic mentor of author, C.S. Lewis.
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Georgia Art and Craft Fairs for Summer 2011Five not-to-miss Georgia craft fairs for summer 2011 include the Sunflower Farm Festival, Homespun Festival, Shady Days, Mountain Flower Art and Wine Festival, and Young Harris Art Festival.
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The White Rose: A Mother's Day MemoryThe snowy Floribundas refused to bloom that year and no one knows why. She needed a white rose. It was Mother's Day and my grandmother had passed the year before. The Old Garden Reds, in their absence, showered the garden with crimson.
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Green and Clean: Recipes for Safe and Natural CleaningDo not deplete your health and bank account to achieve a pristine home. Natural remedies for dirt abound and are as simple as a trip to your pantry. The following recipes base their green cleaning power on four common natural substances.
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Passover Chalice: A PoemBitter the taste of salt and tears, herbs of Foreign gods and rulers, leaving no time For yeast to rise, gird up, hasten to pray For the wine of deliverance shadows You, spilled on doorposts, dripping from hyssop, A chalice laid before your enemies.
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A Gentile's Passover MemoryAn auburn haired, freckle faced girl named Batya introduced this Gentile to the Jewish Passover and the memory remains to this day.
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Effective Interview Starters for ManagersWhen faced with a candidate for a job, how do you, the interviewer, unlock the person's potential and determine their fit? Start your interview with these questions and discover the job-seeker's dexterity, coping skills, and team attributes.
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Avoiding 7 Common Interview MistakesMost people rank the interview process right up there with having a root canal. An interview can be painless, however, if you avoid these seven common mistakes and present your best self to a potential employer.
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Top Skills of an Effective ManagerThe qualities of an effective manager contain both timeless leadership skills and inspiring attributes that maximize workforce potential and deliver optimal performance.
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Give a Tweet! Top 10 Green Living Experts on TwitterTo be green, or not to be green, is not a question, but a shout to save our natural resources. The loudest voices on Twitter remind us that to be green is not an option, but our only hope for a sustainable future.
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Top Blogs for Narnians and Lovers of C.S. LewisFor those who desire to venture through the wardrobe and discover the world of Narnia anew, the blogs listed below, not only, will ignite your imagination, but also, lead you into a deeper appreciation of the man behind the books, author C.S. Lewis.
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Death of a DogwoodCalley West cannot comprehend her father's fascination with horticulture after her mother's untimely death. With the help of her friend, Taylor, she learns how death and rebirth are reflected in the growing things of God's world.
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Top Organic Grocers in Macon, GeorgiaWith Georgia's increasing involvement in organic farming, three local markets in the Macon area stand out in their selection, service, and availability of fresh, organic produce with many items locally grown in the region.
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My Favorite 10 Home Improvement BlogsWhether you are restoring a circa 1850 Greek Revival, or updating the bathroom in your 1970s brick ranch, sharing your info on a home improvement blog somehow makes the process less painful.
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Recycling the Central Georgia WayGeorgians are known for their resourcefulness, and in the area of recycling, the thoughtful attention to the consumption and disposal of everyday items reveals our commitment to maintaining the natural resources of our beautiful state.
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The Way of EasterIn every life is a road of sorrows. My hands and feet were untouched, but the wounds pierced my heart like the sharpest of spears. Death entered my life, taking my brother and mother. The Way of the Cross and Easter are not for the faint of heart.
