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Because of a conflict, our next meeting of the Southeast Michigan Poetry Meetup will be Wednesday, August 26th, 7-9 p.m. at Panera Bread. We will meet September 30th then return to second and fourth Wednesdays. For more information, email me at carlaadodd@gmail.com, subject "Poetry Meetup. "
Come brainstorm with us at the Southeast Michigan Poetry Meetup, 7-9 p.m Wednesday, July 22 at Panera Bread, 30955 Woodward Ave Ste 120, Royal Oak, MI. Poets of all levels welcome. More information, go to Meetup.com or text carlaadodd@gmail.com.
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“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” ― Theodore Roosevelt
Sail Of Freedom The breeze that carries eagles’ wings to soar Sets freedom's spinnaker to sail unfurled Ripples of red recalling patriots' blood Purity of purpose in waves of white And twinkling stars in a deep blue sky For the dreams of her pilgrims as they sleep at night.
The Southeast Michigan Poetry Meetup will be Wednesday, May 13th, 7-9 p.m. at Panera Bread, 30955 Woodward Avenue Suite 120 (13 and Woodward, shopping center adjacent to Beaumont/Corewell Hospital) in Royal Oak MI If possible, bring 4-6 copies of your poem to share with the group. See you then!
Because this is especially relevant today, on what would have been my friend David's birthday: CAREGIVERS, first take care of YOURSELF. You have to give to you before you can give to anyone else.
The Southeast Michigan Poetry Meetup will be Wednesday, May 13th, 7-9 p.m. at Panera Bread, 30955 Woodward Avenue Suite 120 (13 and Woodward, shopping center adjacent to Beaumont/Corewell Hospital) in Royal Oak MI If possible, bring 4-6 copies of your poem to share with the group. See you then!
URGENT NOTICE: The Southeast Michigan Poetry Meetup is canceled (my car broke down; I am home and safe.) Sorry for the late notice.
Southeast Michigan Poetry Meetup, Wednesday April 22nd, 7-9 p.m., 30955 Woodward Ave Suite 120, Royal Oak, MI 48073 For all levels of experience. PLEASE bring 4-6 copies suggested of an original poem to share. Email to carlaadodd@gmail.com (Subject POETRY MEETUP) or text/voicemail 248-961-3636
League of Women Voters of Tennessee@lwvtn.bsky.social · 4mo agoHB2532 expands school vouchers, cutting funding from public schools. Contact your state rep by noon TOMORROW — urge a NO vote. Calls are best; voicemails count. Be sure to mention you're a constituent. Be your community's voice. 📣 Find your rep → wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/fml/search
Southeast Michigan Poetry Meetup, Wednesday April 8th, 7-9 p.m. Panera Bread 30955 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI. Clear-eyed, honest feedback from other poets of all experience levels. Let's brainstorm! Please text 248-961-3636 or email me at carlaadodd@gmail.com. See you then!
SEE YOU TOMORROW!Southeast Michigan Poetry Meetup Second & Fourth Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. Panera Bread 30955 Woodward Ave · Royal Oak, MI We are a free, welcoming, thoughtful workshop for poets at all levels. PLEASE bring copies (4-5 suggested) of an original poem to share with the group.
The SAVE Act is a major attack on voting rights. It is not a genuine voter ID reform, but rather an attempt to suppress turnout in future elections.
Southeast Michigan Poetry Meetup Wednesday, March 11 7-9 p.m. Panera Bread 30955 Woodward Ave Suite 120 · Royal Oak, MI (RSVP recommended) Free, welcoming, thoughtful workshop for poets at all levels. PLEASE bring copies (4-5 suggested) of an original poem to share with the group.
Time To Go I know that dull, sheer glazed-over face when The Listener Is Done, and walks to the curb at the corner of You Have Answered What I Asked, and I Have Heard All That I Want. Listening becomes autopiloting between polite smile, tilted head, and nod, waiting to flee when the light changes.
Metro Detroit poets, Come hang out at the Southeast Michigan Poetry Meetup, Wednesday, Feb. 11th, 7-9 p.m., Panera Bread, 30955 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak. We're a social, relaxed hangout for all experience levels. Bring 5-6 copies of a poem to share, or just come brainstorm with us. Space limited.
Punxsutawney Cool and dark no longer shivering, eyes adjusted to the underground. Midnight fleece cocooned, eyes slowly close Flickers of light barge in unwanted, announcing blinding flash. Unwillingly, I unwrap And suffer, warm, in silence. (Pt 2 follows)
4 new words added to the script. I want my lawyer. Every day is shut the fuck up Friday
Back on THAT January 6th, I watched the confirmation of electoral votes from the very first, THROUGH the INSURRECTION, to the final one in the wee hours of the NEXT morning. SO, Senator Booker, I'm listening on YouTube. I may yield my chair briefly to Doordash, popcorn, or both.
President Zelenskyy, The vast majority of Americans are fully sickened to our core by the violence visited upon you every day, with help from our President and his party. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/to-preside...
To President Zelenskyy, From an Embarrassed American
Dear President Zelenskyy,
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Headed out to an open mic poetry night at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Southfield MI at 7. It's a fairly new event the Church is trying to build, so if you're in the neighborhood 23425 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI 48033, join us.
Please explain to me, how in your "Golden Age" where "Free Speech is BACK!" that Al Lewis was escorted out last night.
Justin Trudeau gave the exact kind of press conference today that we have been waiting for from our Democratic leaders. Watch it and learn from it. No gimmicks, no stunts, no script, no platitudes, no slogans, no games. Just straight talk, honesty, sincerity and facts.
