tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post4945414509564163926..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: PoetryFriday, the 13thLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78802454333089505732017-10-17T19:57:28.313-06:002017-10-17T19:57:28.313-06:00I'm trying to remember which family superstiti...I'm trying to remember which family superstitions we've passed along to our children. Very few, I think. It makes me a little sad -- as you point out, they are a connection from generation to generation.author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25701087019146150442017-10-15T13:57:50.355-06:002017-10-15T13:57:50.355-06:00Here's a few
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k...Here's a few<br /> knock-knock <br />n'knock knock<br />knock …<br /> for you to carry through your poetry retreat–hope it's fabulous!<br />Tricky and fun poem, though I'm a bit superstitious myself and often avoid cracks if I remember. And a shout back to Heidi for posting Stevie Wonder's wonderful song!Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-75096081213300082722017-10-15T11:32:59.639-06:002017-10-15T11:32:59.639-06:00Oh, I'd forgotten, should have posted it, too!...Oh, I'd forgotten, should have posted it, too! Yes, guess it might be a mixture of who created all these "rules"! It all depends on the POV, doesn't it?Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-825267550315666342017-10-15T10:05:19.141-06:002017-10-15T10:05:19.141-06:00Of course it was someone's mother! No, wait--s...Of course it was someone's mother! No, wait--surely it was KIDS who made that one up. But ladders and black cats sound adult to me, and smashing mirrors and a pinch of salt over your shoulder.<br />You do know this great song, don't you? In my Top 100 of All Time...<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CFuCYNx-1gHeidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47035970464455755712017-10-15T06:27:00.390-06:002017-10-15T06:27:00.390-06:00They are various lengths, short weeks of writing i...They are various lengths, short weeks of writing in various genres led by talented writers at a special place in Pennsylvania owned by the Highlights Magazine group, who also owns and operates a couple of publishing houses. Here's a link, Kat! https://www.highlightsfoundation.org Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7688585281220249542017-10-15T06:23:22.572-06:002017-10-15T06:23:22.572-06:00Yes, I think about them, too. We were taught well,...Yes, I think about them, too. We were taught well, I guess. Thanks, Tabatha.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19738227809821643812017-10-15T06:22:34.110-06:002017-10-15T06:22:34.110-06:00Thanks, Ruth, I will. Perhaps a little research is...Thanks, Ruth, I will. Perhaps a little research is needed?Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59395723142004208162017-10-15T06:21:59.519-06:002017-10-15T06:21:59.519-06:00Thanks, Brenda, as I said to Mary Lee, I'm sur...Thanks, Brenda, as I said to Mary Lee, I'm surprised that kids still know about this warning!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83175975519832148492017-10-15T06:21:02.736-06:002017-10-15T06:21:02.736-06:00Ha! I never thought of it that way, Mary Lee, and ...Ha! I never thought of it that way, Mary Lee, and do think it's amazing that kids still know these old sayings. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3560849751338479762017-10-15T05:21:32.046-06:002017-10-15T05:21:32.046-06:00So many PoetryFriday peeps have mention Highlights...So many PoetryFriday peeps have mention Highlights workshops... and today I find myself wondering, what are they!? (And why haven't I ever wondered this before???) Either way, it sounds like it will be a rewarding weekend for you. Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44529230206503520212017-10-14T15:08:03.481-06:002017-10-14T15:08:03.481-06:00I still try to avoid cracks, even now! Those thing...I still try to avoid cracks, even now! Those things we learn when we're young can be hard to let go of. (I think Mary Lee may be on to something, though...)Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53833507471498602272017-10-14T11:04:59.992-06:002017-10-14T11:04:59.992-06:00Have a wonderful time at your workshop! And I won...Have a wonderful time at your workshop! And I wonder who DID come up with that crack thing.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4369398503912330942017-10-14T10:33:17.586-06:002017-10-14T10:33:17.586-06:00Mothers can be tricky. You have to watch out for t...Mothers can be tricky. You have to watch out for them. But kids love hopping the cracks. :-) Have a wonderful time at your poetry feast.Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24071556831347826762017-10-14T10:02:43.603-06:002017-10-14T10:02:43.603-06:00That curse! It gives children "permission&quo...That curse! It gives children "permission" to jump around, dancing through the hallways in order to keep their mothers safe!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10953445412098702292017-10-14T04:45:18.966-06:002017-10-14T04:45:18.966-06:00Thanks, Bridget. I will share!Thanks, Bridget. I will share!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17089193554951133772017-10-14T03:12:33.906-06:002017-10-14T03:12:33.906-06:00I love your poem, Linda - it's always the moth...I love your poem, Linda - it's always the mother! Looking forward to reading about your Highlights experience when you get back. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66093405776645561692017-10-13T17:57:11.340-06:002017-10-13T17:57:11.340-06:00I certainly will share, Violet. It is wonderful to...I certainly will share, Violet. It is wonderful to be there, and always a new experience, too. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47619845881075558722017-10-13T17:56:00.880-06:002017-10-13T17:56:00.880-06:00Thanks, Molly, I'm hopeful for some new poems!...Thanks, Molly, I'm hopeful for some new poems!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11325519689659076352017-10-13T17:55:37.065-06:002017-10-13T17:55:37.065-06:00Thanks, Linda, it will be fun! Between the 13 thin...Thanks, Linda, it will be fun! Between the 13 things from Irene, five from Brenda & Carrie's curses, it's definitely a day to ponder!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44865924330263362872017-10-13T17:54:35.005-06:002017-10-13T17:54:35.005-06:00It would be wonderful to have you there, Michelle....It would be wonderful to have you there, Michelle. You've inspired me quite a lot these recent years! Yes, moms have a few tricks up their sleeves! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67497826760750908922017-10-13T17:53:24.849-06:002017-10-13T17:53:24.849-06:00Thanks, Leigh Anne, I know it will be fun and insp...Thanks, Leigh Anne, I know it will be fun and inspiring and lovely. Yep, it's those tricky moms!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43101967904420047332017-10-13T17:28:49.840-06:002017-10-13T17:28:49.840-06:00What a perfect poem for Friday the 13th. And I kno...What a perfect poem for Friday the 13th. And I know you'll enjoy the Highlights workshop! Hopefully you'll give us a second-hand taste one of the Poetry Fridays coming up. Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12635064780985029552017-10-13T17:04:46.209-06:002017-10-13T17:04:46.209-06:00I love your conjecture poem about who created that...I love your conjecture poem about who created that sidewalk crack warning. So clever! Have a wonderful time at Highlights. Happy creating!Molly Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16975100905434379155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11594964972977872852017-10-13T16:18:46.281-06:002017-10-13T16:18:46.281-06:00Can't wait to hear all about Highlights! Those...Can't wait to hear all about Highlights! Those silly supertisions! Great ponderingsLinda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38215396383105518862017-10-13T15:05:28.509-06:002017-10-13T15:05:28.509-06:00Oh, I'm jealous, Linda! I'd love to be the...Oh, I'm jealous, Linda! I'd love to be there writing with you and Diane and Janet. You're off to a great start with this Friday the 13th poem. I'm going with your supposition that the tricky mother started it all!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.com