Tina Twito
I m 40, with a wonderful husband, daughter, and son-in-law. (Love them all!). I write mostly children s stories and poetry (rhyming poetry, traditional poetry, haiku, but mostly blank and free verse.)I ve done a lot of different things on AC though.
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I have a Bachelor s degree in English.
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EpiphanyA poem for Epiphany.
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Un-Christmas (Haiku)This is our first year without our daughter home for the holidays, but other Christmases have been missing other smiles. Sometimes it's a seaon of tears.
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Hidden (haiku)A haiku about things unseen. -
Into Dust (GRM)Repressionist poem and A.C. Assignment. A take on all the "wonders" of modern life.
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Two Places at Once: LimerickA limerick, just because it was in my head as I was feeding the cats, dogs, and horse . . . none of which rhymed with pail, so there you have it.
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Tomorrow (GRM)A poem about fall, time passing, hope... -
Happiness (GRM)A repressionist poem. Not sure this feels finished yet, so calling it a work in progress.
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Haiku (untitled: Anthocyanin)A haiku about the combination of science and wonder that are autumn leaves. -
LOLA repressionist (GRM)poem about the isolation of living in a cyberworld.
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Unravelling (GRM)Feeling stressed out tonight, but this poem has nothing to do with that really. -
Sunflower"My God, it's full of stars!" (Thanks, love, for reminding me of this quote!) -
On FireThought for the night. Thanks for the title, Jeff!
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Winnie the Pooh (2011)An AC "assignment" on our favorite movie of 2011.
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Compass Pointed InFirst of several poems on the concept of "lost".
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At the End (Poem Based on an Image.)A poem about going through "tunnels". (Formerly titled :Poem Based on an Image, but System Won't Let Me Upload Picture!) -
ShimmerAh, summer! -
Irene (Haiku)Have family a bit too close to this one.
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To FlyA short poem for today.
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Scars (Tritina)My first try at a Tritina. After years of avoiding repetitive word use, this was a challenge!
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Options OpenMy Sestina. Good exercise, but very difficult to write.
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HatchA Poem for Mother's Day -
Haiku for Good FridayMy haiku for Good Friday. -
Reach (Haiku)Sitting to write tonight, so many possibilities, crashing, demanding voice. Sometimes we can only keep our heads above the churning waves of words. -
Where the WIld Things Are SoundtrackOriginally written for another place who didn't publish due to a glitch in their system. (Wasn't really a title they wanted. ) So didn't want to waste it entirely.
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Half-AwakeAn experiment in writing half-awake.
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Tsunami 3/11/11Sad day for Japan.
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Spring (a Cinquain)Thanks to Harriet Steinberg for inspiring me to try this form again.
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ShadowA poem about reality, or lack thereof.
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Shh!Time out from working.
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Haiku-Untitled (Slash)Basically me whining poetically about a nice day ruined by shutting my finger in the door. I'm fine, just have a nice scar in the making.
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Thawed OutAhhh! 36 degrees today! It's all relative!
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Iced InIt's just too cold this week.
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FlowA haiku about learning to let go. (And playing with my inks on a snowbound day!)
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To Wait Too Long (Poem)Patience is fine, but . . . -
The Existence of BlueNow for something completely different! I wrote this for an assignment, but it didn't get picked up, so I thought I'd share it here. A bit of science, a bit of rambling. -
No StringsA poem about reconnecting with an old friend.
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MomentsThe other side of memories brought back to light. (As opposed to "Memoirs")
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MemoirA poem about the sometimes-hollowness of words.
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ChairsA poem about those we miss over the holdays. -
First CupAnother of my "coffee poems". And sadly, yes, I tend to wear my coffee most days.
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Gathering DuskA poem about picking grass for the horse at dusk.
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DrenchA poem about being out in the early autumn rain.
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Switching GearsA poem about change. And the difficuty of having family visit and return home. -
August's EndA poem about the days of transition between summer and fall.
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NowStole this from J.L.(and Grace) Can't resist the idea.
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TowerA poem about living in a tower of one's own making.
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"Turning Pages" : a Collection of Poetry by J.L. Carey JrA review of J.L. Carey's first published collection of poetry. For those of you who've read his work, it is as good as you'd expect! -
Lavender (Purple Haiku)A haiku about the color purple, lavender flowers, and tranquility.
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Horse Sense: How to Use Your Five Senses to Communicate with Your HorseIs a "snort" a friendly sound? How can you tell when your horse is getting ready to kick? Where are your horse's ticklish spots? Show you have "horse sense" by learning to understand and communicate with your horse by using each of your five senses.
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AstronomicalA poem about perception from a word challenge on the word "astronomical".
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The GoalA poem about kids and soccer.
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Heat (Haiku)A Haiku about this year's summer preview. Hot for not-quite-June.
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Fatherhood (A Poem for Father's Day)A poem for Father's Day.
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GreyA poem about what lies hidden.
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Welcome to AC, Lisa!An AC welcome to my friend Lisa Baird. Want to show her my love and support.
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BrinkA poem about choices, sort of.
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List (A Poem for Memorial Day.)A poem for Memorial Day.
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Mother's DayA poem for my first Mother's day since my daughter got married. She will actually be home for a bit over tha holiday:)
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MeltA haiku about summer memories.
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Pandora's BoxA portrait of a identity crisis/breakdown. Those who care for me, don't worry, things are better now.
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The TripA story about a pillbug who decides to take a trip.
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Top 5 Genre-Crossing Cover SongsA list of the songs I feel to be the top five songs to jump musical genres.
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How a Bachelor's Degree in English Helped Build My FutureWhy a college degree may not lead you where you think it will, but remains a valuable tool.
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Top Three First Date Ideas Near Burnside, IowaIdeas for a romantic first date near my hometown of Burnside, Iowa, in the heart of rural Webster County.
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Top Ten Songs by "Weird Al" YankovicMy personal top ten songs by "Weird Al" the master of the musical parody.
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Connections (A Poem for Earth Day)A poem about the interconnectedness of everything. I've been listening to a lot of sixties music lately, so please forgive any sing-songy attributes.
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Torque (A Poem)A poem about being stressed out.
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Dig (A Garden Haiku)A Haiku about the garden that was and is yet to be.
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JJ's Berry Pie - Product ReviewA product review of JJ's Berry Pie.
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Banquet Chicken Sesame Meal - Product ReviewBefore you lay down your dollar, read the pros and cons of Banquet's Chicken Sesame Meal in this product review.
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Yoplait Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt - Product ReviewA Product Review of Yoplait Original 99% Fat Free Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt.
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Dove Desserts: Tiramisu - Product ReviewA product review of the Tiramisu variety of Dove Desserts chocolate.
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Sweet SurpriseAn Easter poem of a child's delight.
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Easter SongA poem about seeing the sacred all around us.
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ThawA poem about spring and inner growth.
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Martha White Blueberry Cheesecake Muffin MixA product review of Martha White Blueberry Cheesecake Muffin Mix.
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First Rain (Haiku)Haiku about the rain today. Winter is slowly being drained away.
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In like a Lamb (Haiku)A haiku for the first of March.
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Grassley Takes the "Think it Out Approach" at the White House Health SummitA short report on what Charles Grassley said at the White House Health Summit and why I tend to agree with him.
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FloatNow that I've purged with "Tight", I can "Float" for a while.
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TightA poem about money and the lack of it. Maybe I shouldn't write poetry on the day I pay the BILLS!!!
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Review of Millville Fruity RiceA Product Review of Millville Fruity Rice.
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Big Rhinos and Little FishThe Sumatran Rhino in Indonesia and the midwestern Topeka Shiner have a lot in common in why they are dying out, and what can be done about it.
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Long WinterA Haiku for my inner child.
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FoundA haiku about finding beauty in the forgotten and discarded.
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ReasonA poem about irrational rationales.
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Backpacker's Pantry Mocha Mousse Pie - Product ReviewA product review of Backpacker's Pantry Mocha Mousse Pie.
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Lucky CloverA St. Patrick's Day Limerick about a boy with his own way of wearing the green.
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A Wish for Saint Patrick's DayA silly little Saint Paddy's Day poem.
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MatchA poem about the complexity of a simple match.
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Anderson Erickson Lowfat Peach Yogurt - Product ReviewWhile shopping at Hy-Vee, I noticed that Anderson Erickson yogurts were on sale for 50 cents each.
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Our Garden (A Poem for My Husband for Valentine's Day)A poem dedicated to my husband, about long-term love.
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Anderson Erickson Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt - Product ReviewWhile shopping at Hy-Vee, I noticed that Anderson Erickson yogurts were on sale for 50 cents each. I really like yogurt, although my husband doesn't. And at that price I felt I could afford to be a little self-indulgent.
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Inside the Lines (A Poem)Wrote this one a while back. With all the ice and snow this one felt nice and "summery" to me.
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Just Say AnythingAn off the cuff poem about . . .
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BlurA poem about how I am feeling today, sick and foggy.
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Too Quiet Here (A Poem)A poem about the sounds I miss right now.
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Thin Red Line ( a Poem)A poem about our daughter living far away, but still being close.
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Holiday Haiku: "Christmas Art"A Haiku for Christmas
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Haiku for WinterMy Haiku to exchange with his.
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Flavor Blasted Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers: Xtra Cheddar - Product ReviewMy husband bought Flavor Blasted Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers in the Xtra Cheddar flavor as a fun snack and a fun addition to a bowl of soup.
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Combos Snacks Pizzeria Pretzels - Product ReviewA product review of Combos Snacks Pizzeria Pretzels.
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A Note to All My AC Friends, Fans, Followers, and FavoritesA Note to All My AC Friends, Fans, Followers, and Favorites
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Backpacker's Pantry: TiramisuI'd always wanted to try Backpacker's Pantry's tiramisu, so my husband picked it up for me. At $2.35 for a two-serving pouch it wasn't too bad a deal for a novelty.
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Nathan's Famous "Bigger Than the Bun" Beef FranksA product review of Nathan's Famous "Bigger Than the Bun" Beef Franks
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Was Jesus Really Born on December 25th?An article exploring the "correctness" of December 25th as Jesus' birth-date.
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Haiku for Turkey Haiku ContestA haiku about wild turkeys for the Turkey Haiku Contest.
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Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread - Product ReviewWhen it comes to bread I lean toward more-rustic grainy breads, but my husband and daughter prefer white bread. When I inspected the package, I found that the manufacturer was going for an "in between" characteristic.
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Hy-Vee Sweet Smoked Bacon - A Product ReviewA product review of Hy-Vee Sweet Smoked Bacon
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Vlasic Zesty Dill Spears - Classic Taste with a KickA product review of Vlasic Zesty Dill Spears.
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Uncaulking (A Poem)A poem about peeling caulk off my hands. Written quite a while ago.
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Pale (A Poem)A poem about the moon.
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Campbell's Chunky Grilled Sirloin Steak with Hearty Vegetables - Product ReviewWhen Hy-Vee had Campbell's Chunky soups on sale for $1.25 a can, we thought we might try out a new variety. One that was new to us was Grilled Sirloin Steak with Hearty Vegetables.
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Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips - Product ReviewA product review of Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips.
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Strawberry and Pomegranate Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap (A Delta Brands Product)Strawberry and Pomegranate Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap comes in a clear bottle that is roughly the shape of a flat football with one end cut off.
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Great Value Caramel Molten Cake - A Product ReviewMy husband was at Wal-Mart and was looking for a sweet treat for the family when he found Great Value Molten Cake for only $1.50 each.
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Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters: Nut Lovers Variety - A Product ReviewA Product Review of Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters: Nut Lovers Variety.
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WindA poem from my files about the wind.
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Wagon Wheel (A Poem )A poem from "my files" about an old wagon wheel.
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Socks for Christmas (A Poem)A poem about the joy of socks!:)
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The Christmas ProgramA poem about a Christmas program gone wrong.
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Tangled (a Poem)A poem about the twists and turns of life.
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ShineA Christmas Poem
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Chocolate Bowl: Dark Chocolate Pomegranate - Product ReviewA product review of Chocolate Bowl: Dark Chocolate Pomegranate.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites - Product ReviewA product review of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites.
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Skittles Sour CandiesA product review of Skittles Sour candies.
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Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters: BlackberryA product review of Blackberry Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters.
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Limerick for LearA limerick decicated to Edward Lear
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Tanka (Untitled: Laundry)A poem challenge from my huband. A tanka about laundry and life changes.
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Haiku (untitled: Autumn)A Haiku about a very cold start to autumn!
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Hunt's Butterscotch Snack Pack PuddingA product review of Hunt's butterscotch snack pack pudding.
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Honey Bunches of Oats with Real StrawberriesA product review of "Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries".
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Campbell's Chunky Beef and Dumplings with Hearty Vegetables - Product ReviewA product review of "Campbell's Chunky Beef and Dumplings with Hearty Vegetables".
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Where the Wild Things Are - Movie ReviewA review of the movie based on Maurice Sendak's classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are.
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Wii Fit PlusA video game review of Wii Fit Plus.
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Rose PetalsA poem about love and letting go. To my love, my daughter, and her love.
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Brach's Milk-Maid Caramel Apple Candy CornHere is a product review of Brach's Milk-Maid Caramel Apple Candy Corn.
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FocusA poem about elusive things, memories of those who've gone, or only gone away.
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Kent 'Kit and Cat' Savory Chicken Flavor Cat FoodA product review of Kent 'Kit and Cat' Cat Food in Savory Chicken flavor.
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Betty Crocker Pound Cake: Versatile and DeliciousA product review of Betty Crocker Pound Cake.
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Hy-Vee Orange Danish RollsA product review of Hy-Vee Orange Danish rolls.
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Easy Halloween Craft: Make a MummyHow to make a simple mummy craft with just a few materials.
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Treasure BoxA poem about what we really treasure.
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Wii Fit Guide: Where to Find All the Icons in Basic Run on Wii FitA guide to finding all 15 icons on Wii Fit and to all the courses in basic run.
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Haiku for HalloweenA Halloween haiku that expresses both how we have lost touch with the origins of Halloween and that having fun with this day of the dead can make death less frightening.
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A Product Review: Hershey's Caramel SyrupA product review of Hershey's Caramel Syrup
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A Product Review: Asian Taste Mandarin Orange DrinkA product review of "Asian Taste Mandarin Orange Drink".
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Easy Halloween CraftsHow to make a fun and easy Halloween spiderweb with very basic materials.
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Total Blueberry Pomegranate CerealA product review of Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal.
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International Delight French Vanilla Coffee CreamerA product review of International Delight French Vanilla Coffee Creamer.
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Matter of TimeA poem I wrote when I was high on learning about quantum mechanics in a college class years ago. I really don't understand it, but it's still fascinatin.
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The LibraryA poem about escape, books, and societal changes.
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Old HouseA poem about an old house that used to stand near our old home years ago.
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Stauffer's Original Animal Crackers: A Product ReviewA product review of Stauffer's Original Animal Crackers.
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Southern Pecan Cream Coffee (Berres Brothers)A product review of Southern Pecan Cream Coffee(from Berres Brothers).
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Lynden Farms French FriesA product review of Lynden Farms French Fries.
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ReadyA poem about crazy days.
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Hunt's Tapioca Snack Pack PuddingA product review of Hunt's tapioca snack pack pudding.
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Hunt's Lemon Snack Pack PuddingA product review of Hunt's lemon snack pack pudding.
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A Product Review of Quaker Caramel Corn Rice CakesA product review of Quaker caramel corn rice cakes.
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A&W Sparkling Vanilla Cream SodaA product review of A&W Sparkling Vanilla Cream Soda.
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Quaker White Cheddar Rice Cakes: A Product ReviewA product review of Quaker White Cheddar Rice Cakes.
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General Tso's Chicken Seasoning Mix - Sun Bird BrandA product review of General Tso's Chicken Seasoning Mix (Sun Bird Brand).
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SoftA poem about going home.
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SnowprintsA poem written many winters ago that feels very appropriate today.
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Body of WorkA poem about "over-editing."
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In StoneA poem about collecting stones in the rain. Written many years ago. Touched up a bit here.
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In Need of a Neighborhood: Why the Lessons of Mister Rogers Are So Important TodayWhen I had Internet access for the first time I did two things: listened to recordings of whale songs and visited the website for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
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Review - "Milford Valley Farms Kiev Stuffed Chicken Breast"A product review of "Milford Valley Farms Kiev Stuffed Chicken Breast"
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"Milford Valley Farms Cordon Bleu Stuffed Chicken Breasts"A product review of "Milford Valley Farms Cordon Bleu Stuffed Chicken Breasts"
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Review - "Milford Valley Farms Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts"A product review of "Milford Valley Farms Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts"
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Review - "Pillsbury Halloween Cinnamon Rolls"A product review of "Pillsbury Halloween Cinnamon Rolls".
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Product Review: Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters - Butternut RumA product review of Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters" in the "Butternut Rum" flavor
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Food Snack Review: Old Dutch Cheesy Jalapeño PuffcornA product review of "Old Dutch Cheesy Jalapeño Puffcorn".
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Review - Hy-Vee Strawberry Banana Pudding CupsA product review of "Hy-Vee Strawberry Banana Pudding Cups"
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No News is Good NewsA limerick about the bliss of ignorance.
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MirrorA poem about expectations.
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House PaymentsA poem I wrote a few years ago when we'd been in our new house for a year.
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MujoA poem about the Japanese concept of mujo which I saw best defined as "the bittersweet impermanence of things". In that case I believeit was applied to watching cherry blossoms fall.
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GoneA poem about "a green plactic bucket left behind" that I wrote 10 or so years ago. I've never lost a child, but I do know of grief and the desire to hold on to the past.
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Reese's Dark Peanut Butter Cups: A Product ReviewA product review of Reese's Dark Peanut Butter Cups.
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Food Product Review: Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters -Streusel CakeA product review of Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters" in the "Streusel Cake" flavor.
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Food Product Review: Cady Creek Farms - Colby CheeseA product review of Cady Creek Farms brand Colby Cheese.
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In a Pickle: A Product ReviewHere is a product review for the game "In a Pickle".
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"Total Cranberry Crunch"A product review of the General Mills cereal "Total Cranberry Crunch."
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KeyA poem about solitude.
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Finding Inside-OutA poem about being. And dancing. And cats.
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StingA poem about getting stung in the face today!
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"Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters: Turtle Sundae"A product review of the "Turtle Sundae" flavor of "Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters".
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Review - Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters: "Berry Vanilla"A product review of the "Berry Vanilla" flavor of "Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters".
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Water TanksA poem written a couple of years back when Xenia put in water tanks.(Not for us. Our well water is free. And only makes you glow a little bit!)
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TickA poem about the little things that scare us.
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CracksA poem about routine.
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Review - Honey Bee Tree GameA product review of the game "Honey Bee Tree".
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Uno: The Classic Card GameA product review of the classic card game,"Uno".
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Review - Lindt Excellence (chocolate Bar): Extra Dark: 85% CocoaA product review of "Lindt Excellence: Extra Dark: 85% Cocoa" chocolate bar.
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Mott's Plus Antioxidants Pomegranate ApplesauceA product review of Mott's Plus Antioxidants Pomegranate Applesauce.
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Musselman's Chunky ApplesauceA product review of Musselman's Chunky Applesauce.
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Haiku (Untiltled:Snooze)A poem (in Haiku style) about catching those last precious few minutes of sleep.
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Review - Go Nuts! (The Completely Cracked-Up Dice Game)A product review for the game "Go Nuts!"