National Poetry Month: Breakfast by Mary Lamb Quote: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss Song: “DC Comics & Chocolate Milkshake” by Art Brut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhelBTjRYcE Place: Hepu-Napo Expressway, China Photo credit: mirror.co.uk History: On April 8, 1879, milk was sold in glass bottles for the first time. Animal: Indian red …
Author: Ethan Dezotelle
Care Package for April 7, 2019
National Poetry Month: We Have Been Believers by Margaret Walker Quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela Song: “Ready to Go” by Republica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgffRW1fKDk Place: Northern Territories, Canada Photo credit: canadianaffair.com History: On April 7, 1906, J. Stuart Blackton released the first animated cartoon, …
Care Package for April 6, 2019
National Poetry Month: Still Water by Patricia Fargnoli Quote: “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” – Thomas Aquinas Song: “Groove Is In the Heart” by Deee-Lite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etviGf1uWlg Place: Death Road, Bolivia Photo credit: matadornetwork.com History: On April 6, 1992, legendary science fiction author Isaac Asimov passed away. Animal: …
An Unscientific Method
Cardy Raper A couple of weeks back, I was given the opportunity to interview scientist Cardy Raper about her post-retirement career as an author. In addition to being the first in an ongoing series of pieces I'm writing for the League of Vermont Writers, the interview was an absolute delight, and I'm so grateful that …
Care Package for April 5, 2019
National Poetry Month: ode to coffee, oda al cafe by Urayoan Noel Quote: “There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” – Aldous Huxley Song: “Last Minute Shakedown” by Son Volt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GwoYlo2UW0 Place: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Photo credit: vietname-guide.com History: On April 5, …