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Author of twelve volumes of poetry, a Chinese cookbook, and three computer software programs. https://sandymcintosh.info

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 13h

“Escape from the Fat Farm is a unique blend of personal narrative, imaginative storytelling, & poetry. It's an enjoyable read for anyone who enjoys unconventional literature. I especially enjoyed the chapter titled The Dream Within The Dream Within as well as Into The Silence."

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 53m

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Joy as an act of resistance: Poetry Rave fundraiser event to take place at local house venue Friday following the closure of Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s Housing Program

With the world in disarray and the future uncertain, the controlled chaos of rave music and poetry might help tune out that external noise — at least for one night. A “Poetry Rave” will take place at ...

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 53m

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Beck Series poet Keetje Kuipers | What's Happening | Denison University

Poet Keetje Kuipers, a Beck Series guest, will offer a book reading and signing on Tuesday, Oct.21.

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 54m

Best wishes.

Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 55m

Excellent.

Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 55m

Congrats.

Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 57m

Marvelous cover.

Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 13h

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic.

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Fantastic!

Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 1d

Beautifu colors.

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Norb Aikin @norbaikin.bsky.social · 4d

Looking for a way to welcome autumn? How about some #poetry? #writingcommunity #poems #authors

Signed copies: www.norbaikin.com/blog/product...

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A perfect and profound autumn poetry read!!
World By Design by Norb Aikin
Free verse poems
Metaphysical
Life, mental health, grief, and wonder
Profound and provocative
Avg. Rating: 4.9/5 stars

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 1d

Cute.

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davidterelinck.bsky.social @davidterelinck.bsky.social · 1d

Reserve Friday 21 November in your diary for a night of unforgettable poetry.

Rae White is a queer non-binary transgender writer, and author of poetry collections Milk Teeth (UQP 2018) and Exactly As I Am (UQP 2022).

RSVP to: [email protected]

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 1d

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A white poet and a Sioux doctor fell in love after Wounded Knee – racism and sexism would drive them apart

Elaine Goodale and Charles Eastman’s 19th-century interracial marriage made them a media sensation. But tensions over gender, race and identity ultimately proved too hard to overcome.

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 1d

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In Skagit County Juvenile Detention, teens change their lives through writing

For the past decade, Matt Malyon has brought the Underground Writing program to youth in Skagit County Juvenile Detention to help develop their reading and writing skills.

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 1d

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Marsh Hawk Press: 23rd Annual Book Launch

10/24: Marsh Hawk Press is happy to invite the community to a book launch celebrating seven recent titles.

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 1d

The boundaries between prose and poetry are often blurred.

There's significant overlap and flexibility, allowing writers to blend characteristics from both forms in their work.

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 2d

Sometimes, inspiration arises from the sheer beauty and potential of words.

A particular sound, a striking image evoked by a phrase, or the playful manipulation of language can be the starting point of a poem.

Think of the innovative wordplay in the poetry of e.e. cummings.

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 3d

When we had returned to the Academy from our summer furlough, we were bragging about what we'd been doing over the last three months. Freddie told us he'd spent six weeks as a counselor at a fabulous summer camp that had canoes you could paddle.

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 4d

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Oct. 16: Minnesota State Mankato's Good Thunder Reading Series Continues with Visit from Poet Heid Erdrich

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 4d

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Penn State Altoona to host fall 2025 Hard Freight Café open mic Oct. 21

Penn State Altoona will host the fall 2025 Hard Freight Café, an open mic event, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 4d

Of course!

Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 4d

Beautiful specimens

Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 4d

Definitely a classic.

Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 4d

How to actually enjoy reading poetry

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