Not your grandmother's poetry - Ukiah Daily Journal

Not your grandmother's poetry Ukiah Daily Journal "Get off the page as quickly as you can," Perez advised anyone hoping to delve into the art form, explaining that learning your poems by heart allows you to engage with your audience while delivering them. Perez, who lives in Cotati, competes both in ...

Winners circle: A trio of young women took prizes in the 2012 Daily Press ... - Daily Press

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Winners circle: A trio of young women took prizes in the 2012 Daily Press ... Daily Press The grandmother of 21-year-old writer Samantha L. Drake learned of the competition and encouraged the Longwood University student to submit her work. One of Drake's poems, "Osmosis," was chosen from a field of more than 100 as the best of the bunch.

Camp BizSmart develops the entrepreneurs of the next generation - San Jose Mercury News

Camp BizSmart develops the entrepreneurs of the next generation San Jose Mercury News Since her mother, grandmother and so on back in her maternal line have had the disease, writing about Alzheimer's had been on her mind for years. She tried various approaches, but nothing clicked until her husband suggested a murder mystery with ...

Classmates read 'beautiful' tributes to grandmother of Philpott children - Derby Telegraph

Classmates read 'beautiful' tributes to grandmother of Philpott children Derby Telegraph Vera Duffy, the mother of Mairead Philpott, spent part of yesterday afternoon with classmates of her grandson, Duwayne, as they read poems in tribute to the 13-year-old and his brothers and sister at St Benedict's Catholic School. and more »

Angelou delivers songs, poetry, message of solidarity during Mother's Day address - Winston-Salem Journal

Angelou delivers songs, poetry, message of solidarity during Mother's Day address Winston-Salem Journal Credit: Journal photo by Andrew Dye Maya Angelou, the world renowned author and artist, reads her poem "Our Grandmothers" on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC Angelou was the featured speaker during the mother's day ... and more »