tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post7153131760033149512..comments2024-03-29T04:42:24.141-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: #PoetryFriday - Nothing Nicer Than Celebrating Nikki GrimesLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49393628826820002372020-06-17T13:31:35.737-06:002020-06-17T13:31:35.737-06:00You're welcome, Ruth. This really was a joyful...You're welcome, Ruth. This really was a joyful Poetry Friday about and for Nikki!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83835474074729405072020-06-15T08:21:06.742-06:002020-06-15T08:21:06.742-06:00Thank you for this! I love how so many of the Nikk...Thank you for this! I love how so many of the Nikki Grimes posts are about personal connections with her. She sounds like such a generous person in addition to a wonderful artist! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16102562814222557332020-06-14T15:44:27.896-06:002020-06-14T15:44:27.896-06:00Thanks, Mary Lee & Alex. What a terrific Poetr...Thanks, Mary Lee & Alex. What a terrific Poetry Friday weekend!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53443966998810682732020-06-14T05:58:26.069-06:002020-06-14T05:58:26.069-06:00I am also such an admirer of Nikki Grimes and her ...I am also such an admirer of Nikki Grimes and her poetry. I look forward to reading everything she writes. I can really hear your feelings about her as a poet in your poem and what a wonderful compliment to use the golden shovel in her honor. Randomly Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85684170723171892942020-06-14T04:36:52.464-06:002020-06-14T04:36:52.464-06:00Thank you both for a great post!Thank you both for a great post!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24006051182794566192020-06-13T15:00:43.156-06:002020-06-13T15:00:43.156-06:00Thank you, Michelle & Laura. What a wonderful ...Thank you, Michelle & Laura. What a wonderful idea Irene had & it's been lovely to write for Nikki & to read everyone's posts this Poetry Friday.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44987406922649493412020-06-13T07:48:14.309-06:002020-06-13T07:48:14.309-06:00What a cool poem honoring Nikki! Fantastic, Linda!...What a cool poem honoring Nikki! Fantastic, Linda! And Janet, Words with Wings...one of my favorites, too :>)laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67954582549946366472020-06-12T23:34:00.797-06:002020-06-12T23:34:00.797-06:00Thanks Linda and Janet for this rich collection yo...Thanks Linda and Janet for this rich collection you've both offered us celebrating Nikki Grimes! And what a beautiful and clever golden shovel poem you grew Linda, from Nikki's line– I remember that line from "Ordinary Hazards, and I love that it inspired a poem about poems you're searching for.michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77824344299001169562020-06-12T18:14:07.115-06:002020-06-12T18:14:07.115-06:00Thanks to all for enjoying Janet's & my ce...Thanks to all for enjoying Janet's & my celebration for Nikki. I've been with my granddaughters all day, will catch up with all the posts soon! What marvelous posts I've read so far!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-63674949003039322242020-06-12T15:29:06.476-06:002020-06-12T15:29:06.476-06:00Wonderful golden shovel, Linda, and thanks for sha...Wonderful golden shovel, Linda, and thanks for sharing your time with Nikki, Janet!Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26251984216447356612020-06-12T11:52:21.997-06:002020-06-12T11:52:21.997-06:00Thank you, Linda, for your poem of tribute ending ...Thank you, Linda, for your poem of tribute ending in two important words, "moving forward. And Janet, just great photos of your time with Nikki at the Tubman House. Thank you for sharing those. Janice Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913934779785635150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41368904387582933352020-06-12T11:14:12.463-06:002020-06-12T11:14:12.463-06:00You both have inspired me to read all of the Nikki...You both have inspired me to read all of the Nikki's titles I've missed! And thank you both for sharing your words, your memories, and your continued passion for poetry. :)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58292901687469687562020-06-12T09:32:31.334-06:002020-06-12T09:32:31.334-06:00I'm loving all the Nikki-inspired golden shove...I'm loving all the Nikki-inspired golden shovels today! What a fabulous post; can't wait to read Ordinary Hazards. And thanks to Janet for her lovely memories!jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85402877634372350032020-06-12T06:47:27.220-06:002020-06-12T06:47:27.220-06:00Great post ladies! Words with Wings is one of my ...Great post ladies! Words with Wings is one of my favorites, too!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709089905443659156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59536138974239008222020-06-12T06:16:22.048-06:002020-06-12T06:16:22.048-06:00I so love this post.. .particularly "parading...I so love this post.. .particularly "parading." :) And so great to read Janet's memories, too. Thanks to both! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22463528399052878482020-06-12T05:54:12.828-06:002020-06-12T05:54:12.828-06:00Linda, not only does your love of poetry allows yo...Linda, not only does your love of poetry allows you to pick up your pen to be inspired by the vast amount of reading that you do but it moves you "into new territories of words" that inspires me and many others. Hence, your golden shovel is truly a wonderful poem that shares your hopes and dreams. "Ordinary Hazards" sounds like a must-read book. Thank you for sharing your post with Janet who offers more poetry goodness on Nikki, including the wonderful interview by Kenn Nesbitt. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10547636875357931112020-06-12T04:20:49.062-06:002020-06-12T04:20:49.062-06:00What a marvelous post. I'm loving this party a...What a marvelous post. I'm loving this party already! It's so fun to see everyone's take on a celebration of Nikki Grimes work. And, golden shovel really is the perfect form for a celebration today. We know she loves that form. I love how this line is the heart of this post, "by – bet you can guess – Nikki Grimes, parading." I think I'll refill my cup and read some more.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.com