It's all Smidgey's fault.
She FORCED me into making another book trailer for Two Truths and a FIB Poetry Anthology.
She said barked that it had to feature HER.
(You know, because of her propensity for LYING.)
Actually, TRUTH be told, I really enjoy making these wee videos.
And Smidgey really enjoys Smidgey.
And cheese.
And (Fibonacci) puns:
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Win-win!
And now you can see all of the wee words for wee ones videos on TikTok!
And on FB @weewordsforweeones!
It's 11.23, the perfect day to share my brand new book trailer for Two Truths and a FIB.
Coming 1.1.23!
for 2 years
7 months
29 days
I was negative
my negative thoughts
led me to trust science
rolling up my sleeve
four separate times
my negative behaviors
of being aloof and distant -
hiding in plain sight
encouraging and ensuring
negativity around me
then after 139 weeks
on 30 October 2022
my fortuity failed me
turns out that three transmittable
(unbeknownst to anyone at the time)
interactions in two closed rooms
over the course of three hours
in one day
can push the odds a little too far
three days later
on the one test I repeatedly
aced with my negativity,
two lines shining through
the plastic stick’s window
announced my first positive result
in 973 days
for one week
I percolated in my positivity
my sore throat tickle soothed with hot tea
my sneezes dosed with vitamin C
my mucus mopped up during a movie
an afternoon nap to not feel woozy
I basically had a cold
then on day 7
I returned to my negative status
the clock was reset
for 5 days
16 hours
42 minutes
and counting…
I am negative
but I will forever remain positive
in my original negative thoughts…
©2022, Bridget Magee. All Rights Reserved.
I consider the time between 1 March 2020 and 30 October 2022 the duration of my covid-free streak.
I am now a member of the One Time Club. (Hopefully one and done!)
I am eternally grateful to science and scientists for a VERY mild bout.
Little Miss Smidgey blanketed herself out of harm's way:
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But not before today's Poetry Palooza poet Meenakshi Dwivedi captures the Halloween spirit (actually 10 of them!) with her poem, "Ten Ghosts".
But I must say that I am 100% feeling the last ghost's sentiment. I'm ready to go back to sleep.
Don't worry, I won't ghost you.
I'll be back with more poetry, Smidgey and wee words for wee ones publication news.
Speaking of the latter, watch for sneak peeks and pre-order information on the next wee words for wee ones Poetry Anthology, Two Truths and a FIB due out 1.1.23.
I have something exciting planned for our January launch.
Or do I?
And Halloween wouldn't be complete without a dog treat!
(And a possible Smidgey identity crisis.)
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Today's Poetry Palooza poet Tabatha Yeatts' limerick, "Electric" is a good reminder that our confidence can amplify when we follow our passion.
(*Smidgey approves!)
I am happy to amplify Tabatha's latest passion project, Imperfect II poems about perspective: an anthology for middle schoolers.
We ALL need perspective!
And poetry!
Smidgey is a real live wire today...without the guitar.
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Today's Poetry Palooza poet Robyn Hood Black reminds us that we need to tend to ourselves in order to tend to others in her poem, "TLC".
And Robyn can tend to you too, or at least your entire holiday shopping list, with her artsyletters® literary gifts!
Seriously, the readers, writers, poets in your life (everyone!) need Robyn's creations.
Just think, when you are done shopping at artsyletters® Etsy shop, you will have one less thing to tend to!
Connect with Robyn!
Website: robynhoodblack.com
Website: artsyletters.com
Etsy Shop: artsyletters
Facebook: Artsyletters
Instagram: artsylettersgifts
Twitter: @artsyletters
And: pomelobooks.com
Smidgey gives us a new definition of TLC.
Today's Poetry Palooza poet Eileen Spinelli allows us to look back to when we first hit double digits with her poem, "My Tenth Birthday".
Eileen does an amazing job of taking me back to my 10-year old self, a mere 😲-years ago!
And being one of kindest people on the planet, it won't surprise you to know that Eileen's latest book with Highlights is all about kindness!
Get a copy of WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER: A Kindness and Community Activity Book for the little ones in your life.
Actually, I can think of quite a few 'big ones' in the world that could use some help with kindness and community. Ahem.
Check out Eileen's website: eileenspinelli.com to fully appreciate the awesomeness that is Eileen Spinelli.
Smidgey is well into her teenage years - she is minimum 13-years old.
(She was a rescue and the humane society didn't know how old she was, but we've had her for 13 years...)
Recently she's realized that being of a certain age has it's advantages. (As does sleeping near the TV.)
Take advantage of the fact that it is Poetry Friday! Jone is hosting, JOIN US!
Stay tuned (and subscribe below to wee words for wee ones) because the 10.10 Poetry Palooza Party is not over!
There are THREE more AMAZING poets that will be featured through the 31st of October.
In case you've missed any posts, here's a recap:
1 October: Kelly Conroy
2 October: Jennifer Raudenbush
3 October: Moe Phillips
4 October: Shanah Salter
5 October: Dave Goodale
6 October: Marilyn Garcia
7 October: Laura Shovan
8 October: Daniel J. Flore III
9 October: Christy Mihaly
10 October: ALL the 10.10 Poets!
11 October: Lisa Varchol Perron
12 October: Janet Fagel
13 October: Carol Varsalona
14 October: Irene Latham
15 October: Carmela Martino
16 October: Colleen Owen Murphy
17 October: Susan Johnston Taylor
18 October: Jay Brazeau
19 October: Rebekah Hoeft
20 October: Bridget Magee
21 October: Angela De Groot
22 October: Mary Lee Hahn
23 October: Helen Magee
24 October: Michelle Kogan
25 October: Linda Baie
26 October: Donna JT Smith
27 October: Janice Scully
The 1st Year Anniversary celebration of the 10.10 Poetry Anthology: Celebrating 10 in 10 Different Ways continues...
Today's Poetry Palooza poet Janice Scully huddles words together to float us with her poem, "The Floating Water Strider".
Janice's waterful poem is just a sample of the awesomeness you will find on her blog SALT CITY VERSE.
And a picture book inspired by her family's restaurant?
Yes, please!
Smidgey is prone to float...in Dad's arms.
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Today's Poetry Palooza poet Donna JT Smith (and birthday girl!) makes poetry (and the Trianglet poetry form) look like a breeze in her poem, "Tend Her, Breeze".
Reach out and shoot the breeze while wishing Donna a happy birthday in these places:
Website: Mainely Write
Facebook: DonnaJTSmith
Email: djtsmith@gmail.com
Smidgey loves to let the breeze fluff her fur.
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Today's Poetry Palooza poet Linda Baie reminds us that there is so much we can do with just 10 more minutes in her poem, "Extra Needed".
The world definitely needs more hope and care and Linda is a shining example of both!
And not just her poetry, but also with her work at the all volunteer bookstore.
Linda's blog is one of the brightest spots on the internet.
Check it out at TeacherDance.org.
It's the somewhere for your smiles!
Speaking of smiles...Smidgey.
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Today's Poetry Palooza poet Michelle Kogan tackles doubt without a doubt with her poem, "Tentatively Certain..."
What's not in doubt is what an amazing artist and poet Michelle is!
See what I mean with her poems featured in the forthcoming anthology, So Many Animals! A Child's Book of Poetry with Coloring Pages.
And with the many sites on which Michelle's work is available:
Website: www.michellekogan.com
Blog: www.moreart4all.wordpress.com
Instagram: @mkogancreate
Twitter: @MichelleKogan
Shop: www.MichelleKoganFineArt.etsy.com
Smidgey is taking Michelle's advice to be more certain about life.
Today's Poetry Palooza poet Helen Magee gives us some breathing space with her poem, "Respite".
And the beautiful thing is that respite can be found in different locations and denominations.
Smidgey has her favorite form of respite.
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Today's Poetry Palooza poet Mary Lee Hahn uses minimal words for maximum impact with her tenacious haiku.
Do you relate to the dandelion?
Or the person who trimmed and mowed and manicured the lawn?
Or both?
Mary Lee is the master at casting her poetic line out and catching the tiniest of moments in a poem.
Check out the morsel of a poem she has in the THINGS WE EAT anthology.
Connect with Mary Lee's poetry at:
AND
A(nother) Year of Reading (where she blogs with Franki Sibberson)
Connect with Mary Lee herself on Facebook.
Tiny Smidgey contemplates big thoughts.
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The 1st Year Anniversary celebration of the 10.10 Poetry Anthology: Celebrating 10 in 10 Different Ways continues...
Today I have the honor to both introduce you to Poetry Palooza poet, Angela De Groot and her poem, "Keeping the Peace" AND host Poetry Friday!
(Not sure what Poetry Friday is? Read Renée LaTulippe's explanation on her blog, No Water River.)
First, Angela...
If there is one thing the world needs more of it is peace!
And Angela's poem is the perfect primer on how to keep the peace.
Connect with Angela:
Linktree: @angeladegroot
Blog: angeladegroot8.wordpress.com
In fact, please connect with the other 10.10 Poetry Palooza Poets that have been featured thus far in October:
1 October: Kelly Conroy
2 October: Jennifer Raudenbush
3 October: Moe Phillips
4 October: Shanah Salter
5 October: Dave Goodale
6 October: Marilyn Garcia
7 October: Laura Shovan
8 October: Daniel J. Flore III
9 October: Christy Mihaly
10 October: ALL the 10.10 Poets!
11 October: Lisa Varchol Perron
12 October: Janet Fagel
13 October: Carol Varsalona
14 October: Irene Latham
15 October: Carmela Martino
16 October: Colleen Owen Murphy
17 October: Susan Johnston Taylor
18 October: Jay Brazeau
19 October: Rebekah Hoeft
20 October: Bridget Magee
But the Palooza is NOT over!
I will be featuring 10.10 Poets through 31 October!
So. Many. Great. Poets. And. Poems. To. Come.
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Regarding leaving a comment on my blog...
Unfortunately, the powers that be at Blogger have been very naughty.
"The high road..."
Comments either disappear completely or revert to "Anonymous" and it is frustrating!
"Ten, nine, eight..."
So, the comments function is off.
But you can stay connected to all the happenings at wee words for wee ones by signing up for "Posts by Email" at the bottom of this blog. Or email me direct: bridget(at)bridgetmagee(dot)com.
Speaking of naughty technology. *ahem* I'm looking at you, Meta.
The "Follow" button on the wee words for wee ones Facebook page seems to be MIA.
BUT, thank you to the those who found the button because now I have a personalized FB business page URL: https://www.facebook.com/weewordsforweeones!
Want to Follow, too?
Be an explorer and find the button and follow the fun!
But there is GOOD technology in the world.
Mr. Linky is very well behaved. 😊
He is here today to help us connect with EACH OTHER for Poetry Friday.
But before he gets to work, take a look at what Smidgey looks like right before she breaths peace out.
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Add your link and spread peace through poetry!